SZ SNB Financial Stability Report

In this report, the Swiss National Bank presents its assessment of the stability of the Swiss banking sector. The SNB contributes to the stability of the financial system in accordance with the National Bank Act (art. 5 para. 2 (e)). A stable financial system is defined as a system in which the various components fulfil their functions and are able to withstand severe shocks. Moreover, the Banking Act designates certain banking sector functions as systemically important, i.e. they are considered indispensable to the Swiss economy and ...

In this report, the Swiss National Bank presents its evaluation of the stability of the Swiss banking sector. The SNB contributes to the stability of the financial system in accordance with the National Bank Act (art. 5 para. 2 (e)). A stable financial system is defined as a system in which the various components fulfil their functions and are able to withstand severe shocks. This report focuses on Switzerland’s banks, as experience from financial crises shows that financial stability depends primarily on the stability of the banking ...