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Opinions30.11.2025

The topics are converging – and this is giving rise to new solutions.

Digital Finance Day 2025 brought together over 150 experts and executives from banks, fintech companies, government agencies, technology companies, and academia at the Kraftwerk in Zurich. The event, organized by the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) together with its partners Swiss Fintech Innovations (SFTI) and the Zurich Banking Association, was held under the motto “How technology and regulation empower client-centric solutions.” In an interview, Stephanie Wickihalder, President of SFTI, looks back on the event and explains why her association is committed to this exchange.

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Swiss banking industry’s continuing education looks to the future: Industry survey results

The Swiss education system is much admired internationally, in particular because it offers the flexibility to switch between different pathways and qualification levels. The combination of theory and practice creates an environment in which lifelong learning is not only possible but actively encouraged.

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Revision of the National Accounts: bank services sector remains at 5%

On 29 September 2025, the Federal Statistical Office published details of its latest revision of the National Accounts (Revision analysis 2025 - National Accounts | Publication). While previous revisions had resulted in only marginal adjustments to the statistics, the impact on the value added by bank services this time appears at first glance to be massive.

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“Innovation and regulatory responsibility are inseparable”

The cloud is fundamentally changing the Swiss banking landscape, opening up new opportunities for automation, artificial intelligence applications and digital services. Dr August Benz, Head of International & Transformation and Deputy CEO of the SBA, tells us how banks can strategically take advantage of these opportunities while ensuring security, regulatory compliance and data control.

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Cloud banking: updated SBA Cloud Guidelines take account of legal and regulatory developments

The use of cloud technology is a critical success factor for Switzerland and its financial centre. A clear understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements is essential. The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) Cloud Guidelines, first published in 2019, outline practicable ways for banks and securities firms to develop technical and organisational measures that specify and operationalise these requirements. They have now been updated.

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Digital Finance Day 2025 – Trust as the key currency

This year's Digital Finance Day 2025 once again offered participants an opportunity to discuss the opportunities and risks of digital transformation in the banking industry. Together with its partners, the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) once again brought together various experts from banks, fintechs, technology companies, academia and public authorities. Below is a first glimpse.

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Employment in the banking sector: stability despite change and disruption

Employment in the Swiss banking sector is frequently at the centre of public discussions. Media reports of mass layoffs and rising unemployment paint a picture of increasing uncertainty, especially following the takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS and in the context of current debates over regulation. On top of this, figures released by the Canton of Zurich’s Department for Economic Affairs show that the number of jobless bank staff is currently the highest it has ever been. Meanwhile, Swiss Banking’s Banking Barometer 2025 reports stable employment levels. Given this apparent discrepancy, what does the sector’s actual employment trend look like in this time of change and disruption?

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