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The Swiss National Bank (SNB) posted a staggering CHF81 billion profit for 2024, enabling dividends and distributions to the Confederation and cantons. However, the bank warns of balance sheet risks and cautions against over-optimistic equity proposals. Debates around a sovereign wealth fund resurface, but the SNB remains firmly opposed.
- SNB’s 2024 profit of CHF81 billion led to CHF16 billion net profit after provisions, enabling dividends and government distributions.
- Future profits are uncertain, tied to volatile factors like share prices, gold, and exchange rates, with balance sheet risks remaining high.
- The SNB opposes sovereign wealth fund proposals, citing monetary policy constraints and increased taxpayer risk from higher-return strategies.
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