Swiss National Bank (SNB)
SNB predicts rise in profits for 2021
Early estimate suggests profits will be up around Sfr5 billion on 2020 figure
Material world: the enduring appeal of paper banknotes
Central banks have used space-age polymers to make banknotes for decades. So why does paper remain predominant in banknote production?
GFXC names SNB’s Maechler as new chair
Swiss central banker succeeds Guy Debelle
People: Arce to lead ECB economics directorate
SNB deputy to retire; Vanuatu names new deputy; Glenn Stevens to chair Macquarie; and more
Project Jura executes ‘real-life’ cross-border CBDC settlement
“Dual-notary” structure could help protect monetary sovereignty, says Benoît Cœuré
Has the SNB accepted a stronger franc?
Swiss central bank reduces FX interventions as currency breaks 1.05 ceiling against the euro
People: US Senate confirms CFPB head
Israel adds new member to MPC; Swiss deputy governor will undergo heart surgery
SNB research highlights trade-offs in use of capital controls
Financial stability benefits come at cost of curbing job creation, authors find
SNB reserves hit Sfr1 trillion
Equity holdings now account for 23% of the portfolio
Swiss central bank and stock exchange to launch new network
Communications system based on Scion technology aims to increase cyber security
Pandemic changes could help women advance in central banks
Remote working gives staff flexibility not offered by existing arrangements, say senior policy-makers
BIS and French and Swiss central banks announce joint CBDC project
Project Jura will link national CBDC initiatives in bid to facilitate cross-border payment
Central bank profits under pressure
The structure of a central bank’s portfolio and its relationship with shareholders can affect shock-absorbing capital and the amount of profit distributed
SNB’s Jordan rejects higher profit distribution
Current system takes into account market risk stemming from ever-larger balance sheet
Central banks halt longer-term dollar liquidity auctions
Major central banks will no longer offer dollar liquidity at the 84-day maturity
Collateral management services: Calypso Technology
The US-headquartered tech company has helped to develop the “new backbone” of the Swiss financial market, offering flexibility, standardisation and automation to the Swiss collateral management process
SNB profit drops by nearly 60%
Swiss central bank records much smaller profits on foreign currency positions
SNB should adopt higher inflation target, report says
Senior economists recommend the Swiss National Bank reviews its policy strategy
SNB expects $23.5 billion profit in 2020
Profits on foreign currency positions account for $14.6 billion
SNB still ready to depreciate franc despite US condemnation
Swiss central bank stands firm after US Treasury labelled Switzerland a currency manipulator
US brands Switzerland a ‘currency manipulator’
Treasury also accuses Vietnam of manipulating exchange rate to gain “unfair competitive advantage”
Carstens reveals details of ‘Rio’ high-speed data project
BIS chief unveils push for central bankers to innovate and rethink the way they collaborate
Project Helvetia proves central banks can use tokenised assets – BIS
Benoît Cœuré says project marks “the beginning of the further evolution of central banking”
SNB’s Maechler: innovation hub in race to catch up with fast-paced markets
Swiss hub is laying foundations for a fast market-monitoring platform