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Swiss banks rigorously implementing international sanctions on Russia

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is unacceptable, and wide-ranging international sanctions have rightly been imposed in response to it. The Swiss banks support these without reservation, and are implementing not only the sanctions ordered by the Swiss Federal Council, but also those of international and supranational authorities and bodies.

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SBA welcomes two new members

Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services AG and Abanca Corporacion Bancaria S.A. have joined the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA). The SBA welcomes the two financial service provid-ers to the Swiss financial centre’s leading industry organisation.

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Opinions27.04.2022

Stop gifting tax revenues to other countries!

On 25 September, we will vote on a reform of withholding tax. Voting “Yes” will bring business worth CHF 900 billion back into Switzerland, creating jobs and increasing Swiss profit and income tax revenues as well as contributions to the state pension system.

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Swiss Bankers Association joins Net-Zero Banking Alliance

On 12 April 2022, the Swiss Bankers Association became one of the first industry associations worldwide to gain supporting institution status with the Net-Zero Banking Alliance. It also recommends its members sign up to international net-zero alliances and sustainability initiatives in the banking sector. In so doing, it emphasises the importance of such alliances to achieving the global climate goals and underscores the financial sector’s role in the move towards a sustainable, climate-friendly economy and society.

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Opinions26.04.2022

Net-zero alliances: an essential tool for supporting climate goals

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) is convinced that international net-zero alliances are an effective instrument for achieving national and international climate and sustainability goals. It therefore recommends its members to join the alliances that are suitable for them. The SBA itself joined the Net-Zero Banking Alliance in April 2022, with supporter status. This engagement highlights the finance sector’s pivotal role in the transition towards a more sustainable, climate-friendly economy and society.

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New association strengthens financial centre’s cyber resilience

Joining forces for more cyber security: financial institutions and authorities will work together even more closely in future to strengthen cyber resilience. The Swiss Financial Sector Cyber Security Centre (Swiss FS-CSC) was founded for this purpose today. Its President is August Benz, Deputy CEO of the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA).

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Opinions29.03.2022

Action plan for the future of sustainable finance

The Swiss financial centre wants to be a leader in sustainable finance, and the Swiss Bankers Association and its members have developed a decisive action plan to this end. We aim to lay a strong foundation for further growth

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