Swiss National Bank

Finance

SNB Deems UBS Crisis-Ready as Bank Forges Ahead with US Expansion

The Swiss National Bank's latest report finds banking giant UBS capable of withstanding significant losses in a crisis. This vote of confidence comes as UBS actively trials new banking services for its US employees, a first step in a major strategic push to attract wealthy American clients.

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Economy

Swiss Household Net Worth Exceeds CHF5 Trillion for First Time, SNB Reports

The Swiss National Bank announced that the net worth of households in Switzerland rose to over CHF5 trillion in 2025, largely fueled by rising property prices and increased pension entitlements, even as mortgage debt also grew.

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Economy

US Pressure Over Monetary Policy Puts Swiss National Bank in a Squeeze

The Swiss National Bank is facing unease as Washington increases pressure over its currency market interventions, prompting the Federal Council to summon SNB President Martin Schlegel for high-level talks.

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Economy

The Swiss National Bank has kept its key interest rate unchanged at 0.0%, citing global uncertainty. The decision comes as the government's expert group lowers its economic growth predictions, forecasting a below-average year for the Swiss economy.

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Art and Culture

The Swiss National Bank has selected Lausanne design studio Emphase to create the next series of banknotes. The winning concept, "Switzerland and its altitudes," features themes of nature and architecture and is expected to be issued in the early 2030s.

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banking

Romeo Lacher announces departure from Julius Bär chairmanship and Swiss National Bank role, marking major leadership change in Swiss banking sector.

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finance

UBS economists predict the Swiss National Bank will record an unprecedented CHF80 billion profit in 2024, potentially leading to distributions to federal and cantonal governments.

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