Swiss Bank Numbers Decline, Profits Rise
Tom Burroughes, 30 September 2020
Data for the entire Swiss industry last year showed that the number of banks in Switzerland continues to contract, although overall profits rose in 2019.
Data for the entire Swiss industry last year showed that the number of banks in Switzerland continues to contract, although overall profits rose in 2019.
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