Published on 21 May 2026

3 Banks and credit market

Number of banks, Concentration in the Swiss banking system, Credit volume, Securities holdings

Number of banks in Switzerland

Swiss banking system (2024)

Swiss credit volume, in CHF bn

The credit market plays an important role in funds provision, and is thus essential for economic growth.

Swiss securities holdings, in CHF bn

Securities holdings in client bank accounts serve as an indicator of the assets managed in Switzerland's financial sector.

Key figures 2026

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Table of Contents

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1 Basic elements

Value-added by the Swiss financial sector, financial location in relation to GDP in international comparison, Employment, Estimated tax revenue

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2 Global integration

Net exports, Direct investments abroad

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3 Banks and credit market

Number of banks, Concentration in the Swiss banking system, Credit volume, Securities holdings

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4 Insurers and occupational benefits schemes

Number of insurers, occupational benefits schemes, members and benefit claimants, Assets of insurers, Assets of occupational benefits schemes, Reinsurance locations

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5 Stock exchange and capital market

Equity market, Swiss securities turnover, Collective capital investments in international comparison

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6 Financial market integrity

Number of business relationships, Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), of enforcement investigations

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7 Sustainability, blockchain, fintech

Investments with a focus on sustainability, Fintech and Blockchain companies

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