Swiss Banks Manage Record CHF10 Trillion Client Assets

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Following a positive 2025, Swiss banks are expected to continue to grow in 2026, despite a challenging business and geopolitical environment and zero interest rates. Select your language

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This is the forecast of the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA), which says that Switzerland's appeal as a wealth management centre remains strong.

Last year, assets under management (AuM) at Swiss banks grew by 4.8%, reaching a record CHF9,7 trillion, according to the SBA banking barometer. Growth has continued this year as well, with assets under management exceeding the CHF10 trillion mark.

These increases reflect the resilience of the equity markets, which has led to a marked rise in securities portfolios. Assets of both Swiss and foreign clients rose.

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As a key pillar of growth for the Swiss banking sector, wealth management is expected to continue expanding, as foreign clients value Switzerland as a secure and stable financial centre, added the SBA.

Profits gain momentum

Overall operating profit of Swiss banks resumed growth last year following the decline suffered in 2024, rising by 5.8% to CHF73.8 billion. Commission and service income, up by 6.5%, as well as other current income, contributed to this positive trend.

Net interest income remained modest due to persistent pressure on margins and fell slightly by 0.8%, despite a higher volume of lending.

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