Switzerland: Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

International Monetary Fund

No 2000/043, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: The Swiss banking system is characterized by a two-tier structure. The first tier is composed of the two large banks and some smaller banks focused on private banking, all of which have a significant international presence. These banks represent, so to speak, the “international face” of the Swiss banks. They are mostly joint-stock companies or privately owned (unlimited personal liability). The second tier is composed of a varied group of banks, mostly focused on domestic, or even regional, business.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; asset; bank; cantonal bank; share; portfolio share; portfolio equity assets; foreign assets; asset characteristic; Foreign assets; Current account; Foreign banks; Current account surpluses; Investment banking; Global; Europe (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 86
Date: 2000-04-03
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