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New policy paper: social cooperation as a basis for the climate transition

The urgency of sustainability issues and thus the necessity of ensuring an orderly transition to a climate-neutral economy remain undisputed. Sustainable finance is therefore still a key topic for the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) and its members, even though it currently faces exceptional challenges.

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Press releases30.04.2025

The Stablecoins offer opportunities – and present challenges for the Swiss financial centre

Zurich, 30 April 2025 – The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) today published a comprehensive expert report on the topic of stablecoins. The report analyses the potential implications of Swiss banks issuing stablecoins – and draws a clear conclusion: a regulated, trusted Swiss franc stablecoin could represent a strategic project for the future of banks, the economy and society.

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“A stablecoin can be a valuable addition – under clear conditions”

Stablecoins are digital currencies that promise to maintain a stable value – for example, by being pegged to a traditional currency. But how stable are they really, and what does their introduction mean for the financial system? These questions are at the core of a new expert report published by the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA). Dr. Martin Hess, Chief Economist of the SBA, explains why the debate is more complex than it might first appear.

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‘Successful GenAI implementation is not a sprint, but a strategic transformation process’

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is transforming the financial sector. Banks that leverage this technology stand to benefit significantly – provided they also consider its limitations and risks. A recent expert report by the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) outlines various aspects and application examples to establish optimal conditions for the use of GenAI in banks. Matthias Plattner of Julius Baer and member of the SBA's Expert Commission on Digitisation, and Richard Hess, Head of Digital Finance at the SBA, discuss the report's background and recommendations.

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“Anyone who follows their bank’s security advice is well protected”

The security level in the Swiss financial sector is high, but digital forms of fraud are on the rise. The new preliminary study by the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) shows that it is now a matter of combining strengths, expanding collaborations and raising customer awareness in an even more targeted manner. In this interview, Richard Hess, Head Digital Finance at the SBA, explains how the industry is tackling this issue – together.

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Press releases11.04.2025

The Swiss banking centre: a cornerstone of the economy with global reach

Zurich, 11 April 2025 – The Swiss banking centre is one of the most important in the world and is central to Switzerland’s prosperity, innovation and international connections. To ensure its continued success in future, wise strategic choices need to be made. The study “The Swiss banking sector: its role and relevance for Switzerland” shows that economic openness, sensible and focused regulation, a sound reputation and an innovation-friendly environment are vital to the competitiveness of Switzerland’s banking centre.

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Swiss financial centre remains strong even in turbulent times

The shockwaves hitting financial markets following the announcement of US trade tariffs prove once again that geopolitical tensions and economic policy decisions can quickly have a far-reaching impact. The Swiss financial centre remains robust and stable, even when plummeting global share prices unsettle investors. Demand for Swiss wealth management services has been growing recently, and the strong franc is a sign that faith in our financial system is unbroken. The uncertainties in industry are likely to be felt in commercial banking. However, there is no denying that market volatility is weighing on customer assets. This is affecting all market players, including banks in Switzerland.

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