The Swiss financial centre is one of the world’s leading and most diverse, employing more than 200,000 people. With its financial sector accounting for a substantial 9.7% of the Swiss gross domestic product (GDP), it stands as a vital pillar of the national economy. Furthermore, Switzerland’s prominence extends globally, as it leads in cross-border asset management, overseeing approximately a quarter of the world’s cross-border assets. Swiss banks have a local presence worldwide, including in Asia, for example in Singapore, Dubai, Hongkong, Shanghai. The Swiss authorities and the industry hold regular financial dialogues with Asian partner countries and have also been…
Author: Caroline Wasna, finance.swiss
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Caroline Wasna, finance.swiss
She is an editor of finance.swiss, a platform jointly operated by the authorities and the financial industry providing reliable information on Switzerland as a financial centre.