Safest Banks in Switzerland

According to the Global Finance magazine rankings of the world's safest banks in its 19th annual list, Zuercher Kantonalbank is rated as the safest bank in Switzerland and 4th in the world, while Credit Suisse is rated 2nd in the country and 26th among the global top 50 safest banks.

Zuercher Kantonalbank (ZKB) was established in 1870. It is the largest cantonal bank and the leading financial services provider in the greater Zurich area, offering a comprehensive range of financial services to clients, whether in the private, public or corporate sector. ZKB is highly regarded as the first-class provider of finance for discerning customer segments, sophisticated investment and asset management solutions (including pensions), as well as trading and capital markets operations.

ZKB production has been certified in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 9004, while the bank as a whole has been awarded ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management. The bank has been awarded a triple-A rating by Standard & Poor's and Moody's as well as by Fitch.

Credit Suisse is a top leading global financial services company, providing financial advice in all aspects of private banking, investment banking and asset management. The bank has won a number of prestigious awards. It was recognized in The Banker magazine’s 2010 country awards as the “Best Bank in Switzerland”. In addition, Credit Suisse has been awarded 2nd place in the categories "Best Large Equity Fund House Switzerland" and "Best Multi-Asset Fund House Switzerland" by Morningstar.

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