Category Archive: 1.) SNB Press Releases

Filter archive by: Show All Show only Articles Show only Videos

100-franc note enters circulation today

2019-09-12

by

2019-09-12

SNB banknote app with information on all new denominations. Issuance of the new 100-franc note presented a week ago begins today, 12 September. The complete version of the Swiss National Bank’s ‘Swiss Banknotes’ app is now also available. It has been updated to include the 100-franc note and features information on all six new denominations.

Read More »

App “Swiss Banknotes” – Application “Swiss Banknotes” – ‘Swiss Banknotes’ app

2019-09-11

by

Entdecken Sie die neue 100-Franken-Note mit der SNB-App "Swiss Banknotes". - Découvrez le nouveau billet de 100 francs avec l'application "Swiss Banknotes" de la BNS. - Discover the new 100-franc note with the SNB's banknotes app. - Scoprite la nuova banconota da 100 franchi con l'App per banconote della BNS. Weitere Informationen: - Informations complémentaires: - Further information: - Ulteriori informazioni:...

Read More »

App “Swiss Banknotes” – Application “Swiss Banknotes” – ‘Swiss Banknotes’ app

2019-09-11

by

Entdecken Sie die neue 100-Franken-Note mit der SNB-App “Swiss Banknotes”. – Découvrez le nouveau billet de 100 francs avec l’application “Swiss Banknotes” de la BNS. – Discover the new 100-franc note with the SNB’s banknotes app. – Scoprite la nuova banconota da 100 franchi con l’App per banconote della BNS. Weitere Informationen: – Informations complémentaires: …

Read More »

Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, SIAF, UZH, 06.09.2019

2019-09-10

by

Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Swiss Institute of International Studies (SIAF), University of Zurich, 06.09.2019 00:00 Introduction by Martin Meyer, President of the Board, SIAF 08:25 Discussion with Jerome Powell, Fed Chair, and Thomas Jordan, SNB Governor 40:55 Questions and answers

Read More »

Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, SIAF, UZH, 06.09.2019

2019-09-10

by

Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Swiss Institute of International Studies (SIAF), University of Zurich, 06.09.2019 00:00 Introduction by Martin Meyer, President of the Board, SIAF 08:25 Discussion with Jerome Powell, Fed Chair, and Thomas Jordan, SNB Governor 40:55 Questions and answers

Read More »

Die neue 100-Franken-Note: Präsentation – Le nouveau billet de 100 francs : présentation

2019-09-06

by

Dieser Film zeigt Impressionen von der Präsentation der neuen Schweizer 100-Franken-Note am 3. September 2019 in Bern. Thomas Jordan, Präsident des Direktoriums der Schweizerischen Nationalbank, und Fritz Zurbrügg, Vizepräsident des Direktoriums der Schweizerischen Nationalbank, stellen die wichtigsten Gestaltungsmerkmale und Sicherheitselemente der neuen Banknote vor. - Ce film donne quelques impressions de la présentation du nouveau billet de 100...

Read More »

Die neue 100-Franken-Note: Präsentation – Le nouveau billet de 100 francs : présentation

2019-09-06

by

Dieser Film zeigt Impressionen von der Präsentation der neuen Schweizer 100-Franken-Note am 3. September 2019 in Bern. Thomas Jordan, Präsident des Direktoriums der Schweizerischen Nationalbank, und Fritz Zurbrügg, Vizepräsident des Direktoriums der Schweizerischen Nationalbank, stellen die wichtigsten Gestaltungsmerkmale und Sicherheitselemente der neuen Banknote vor. – Ce film donne quelques impressions de la présentation du nouveau...

Read More »

Medienkonferenz – Conférence de presse – News conference – Conferenza stampa, 03.09.2019

2019-09-04

by

Medienkonferenz - Conférence de presse - News conference - Conferenza stampa, 03.09.2019 00:00 Einleitende Bemerkungen von Fritz Zurbrügg, Vizepräsident des Direktoriums der Schweizerischen Nationalbank - Remarques introductives de Fritz Zurbrügg, vice-président de la Direction générale de la Banque nationale suisse - Introductory remarks by Fritz Zurbrügg, Vice Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank - Osservazioni introduttive...

Read More »

Medienkonferenz – Conférence de presse – News conference – Conferenza stampa, 03.09.2019

2019-09-04

by

Medienkonferenz – Conférence de presse – News conference – Conferenza stampa, 03.09.2019 00:00 Einleitende Bemerkungen von Fritz Zurbrügg, Vizepräsident des Direktoriums der Schweizerischen Nationalbank – Remarques introductives de Fritz Zurbrügg, vice-président de la Direction générale de la Banque nationale suisse – Introductory remarks by Fritz Zurbrügg, Vice Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss …...

Read More »

SNB reports a profit of CHF 38.5 billion for the first half of 2019.

2019-07-31

by

2019-07-31

SNB Profit and Loss since 1999
The Swiss National Bank reports a profit of CHF 38.5 billion for the first half of 2019. The profit on foreign currency positions amounted to CHF 33.8 billion. A valuation gain of CHF 3.8 billion was recorded on gold holdings. The profit on Swiss franc positions was CHF 1.1 billion. The SNB’s financial result depends largely on developments in the gold, foreign exchange and capital markets.

Read More »

Banks in Switzerland 2018

2019-06-28

by

2019-06-28

Key Figures for 2018
The Swiss National Bank has today published its report Banks in Switzerland 2018 and the corresponding data for its annual banking statistics. The most significant events are summarised below.

Read More »

Mediengespräch – Conférence de presse – News conference – Conferenza stampa, 13.06.2019

2019-06-17

by

Mediengespräch - Conférence de presse - News conference - Conferenza stampa, 13.06.2019 00:00 Einleitende Bemerkungen von Thomas Jordan, Präsident des Direktoriums der Schweizerischen Nationalbank - Remarques introductives de Thomas Jordan, président de la Direction générale de la Banque nationale suisse - Introductory remarks by Thomas Jordan, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank - Osservazioni introduttive di Thomas Jordan,...

Read More »

Mediengespräch – Conférence de presse – News conference – Conferenza stampa, 13.06.2019

2019-06-17

by

Mediengespräch – Conférence de presse – News conference – Conferenza stampa, 13.06.2019 00:00 Einleitende Bemerkungen von Thomas Jordan, Präsident des Direktoriums der Schweizerischen Nationalbank – Remarques introductives de Thomas Jordan, président de la Direction générale de la Banque nationale suisse – Introductory remarks by Thomas Jordan, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National …

Read More »

Monetary policy assessment of 13 June 2019

2019-06-13

by

2019-06-13

SNB Switzerland Conditional Inflation Forecast
The Swiss National Bank is maintaining its expansionary monetary policy, thereby stabilising price developments and supporting economic activity. Interest on sight deposits at the SNB is unchanged at –0.75%. The SNB will remain active in the foreign exchange market as necessary, while taking the overall currency situation into consideration.

Read More »

Expansion of SNB statistics

2019-05-31

by

2019-05-31

New Focus Article series published on data portal. The Swiss National Bank is expanding its offering in the field of statist ics. It is to start publishing articles on selected statistical subjects at irregular intervals. These articles will appear on the SNB data portal (data.snb.ch, Resources, International economic affairs, Focus articles) as so-called focus articles.

Read More »

Panel Discussions, 9th High-Level Conference on the International Monetary System, 14.05.2019

2019-05-24

by

0:00:00 Past - Lessons Learned from an Evolving IMS 1:20:35 Future - The IMS in a Changing Global Landscape These panels are part of the 9th High-Level Conference on the International Monetary System (jointly organized by the International Monetary Fund and the Swiss National Bank) held in Zurich, which is otherwise a closed event.

Read More »

Panel Discussions, 9th High-Level Conference on the International Monetary System, 14.05.2019

2019-05-24

by

0:00:00 Past – Lessons Learned from an Evolving IMS 1:20:35 Future – The IMS in a Changing Global Landscape These panels are part of the 9th High-Level Conference on the International Monetary System (jointly organized by the International Monetary Fund and the Swiss National Bank) held in Zurich, which is otherwise a closed event.

Read More »

Claudia Aebersold Szalay to become Head of Media Relations at the SNB

2019-05-02

by

2019-05-02

Claudia Aebersold Szalay will assume the role of Head of Media Relations at the Swiss National Bank on 1 June, replacing Walter Meier who will be leaving the bank having reached retirement age. Ms Aebersold Szalay was previously an economics and business editor at the NZZ newspaper for eleven years.

Read More »

SNB Results: Big Win After Big Loss in Q4 2018

2019-04-25

by

2019-04-25

Income Statement, 1 January - 31 March 2019
The Swiss National Bank reports a profit of CHF 30.7 billion for the first quarter of 2019. The profit on foreign currency positions amounted to CHF 29.3 billion. A valuation gain of CHF 0.9 billion was recorded on gold holdings. The profit on Swiss franc positions was CHF 0.6 billion.

Read More »