First foreign bank in Switzerland
1872
Total foreign banks in Switzerland
99
People employed by foreign banks in Switzerland
16'207
Events hosted by AFBS since 1 January 2024
59
Association of Foreign Banks in Switzerland
Since 1972, foreign-owned banks and other financial institutions domiciled in Switzerland have been organised in the Association of Foreign Banks in Switzerland AFBS. The Association represents its members vis-Ă -vis the Federal Administration, the Swiss Bankers' Association and other stakeholders of the financial centre. It informs its members on regulatory developments in financial market matters and fosters discussion among members.