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June 28, 2020

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Sustainable finance: on track, more potential ahead
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Sustainable finance: on track, more potential ahead

The Swiss financial centre has the potential to play a leading global role in the sustainable finance segment. For Swiss banks, sustainable finance is both an opportunity and a top priority. The sector is leading the way with its own initiatives in ten areas. Among other things, the Swiss Bankers Association's (SBA) new “Guidelines for the integration of ESG considerations into the advisory process for private clients” will help banks when providing their private clients with advisory services. Read More…
by Hans-Ruedi Mosberger, Head Asset Management & Sustainability
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Politics & Economy

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On 27 September 2020, the “termination initiative” will be put to the vote in Switzerland. The popular initiative aims to end the free movement of persons between Switzerland and the EU. If it is accepted, it will result in the termination of agreements that are important for the economy. The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) explicitly rejects this radical popular initiative.

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Editorial #2.20
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Dear Readers

Jörg Gasser by Jörg Gasser, CEO
At times, the world can feel boundless and then sometimes, it can suddenly become very limited. We have experienced this in recent months at a speed that has triggered certain fears and presented us with many new questions. Even if the worst of the corona pandemic appears to be over for the time being, numerous questions remain unanswered. Read More…
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Politics & Economy

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Politics & Economy

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SwissBanking

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Politics & Economy

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by Markus Staub, Head of Regulation
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No rapid economic recovery in sight

by Lorenz Arnet, Senior Business Counsel, Asset Management Association Switzerland
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by Michaela Reimann, Head of Public & Media Relations
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by Rafael Giobbi, Head Training and Education Services
Einführung der QR-Rechnung 2020 - das muss man wissen
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Einführung der QR-Rechnung 2020 - das muss man wissen

by Michaela Reimann, Head of Public & Media Relations
Informationen zum Bankiertag und zur Generalversammlung 2020
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Informationen zum Bankiertag und zur Generalversammlung 2020

by Laurence Kissling, Head of Events