International analysis
In fulfilling its statutory mandate, the SNB observes and analyses developments in international economic policy. It formulates positions on international economic policy issues and analyses Switzerland's external sector.
International policy analysis
The SNB monitors the activities of those multilateral institutions of relevance to it, as well as general developments in international economic policy. Of particular interest are issues relating to the international financial architecture, global macroeconomics and the external sector.
Country-specific analyses and contributions
The SNB follows and analyses economic, institutional and political developments in countries that have particular relevance. This helps the SNB - in cooperation with the Federal Department of Finance - in preparing Switzerland's position on country-specific submissions and topics to be discussed by the IMF Executive Board. Agenda items include, for example, Article IV consultations as well as the approval or review of programmes.