Swiss franc
Swiss franc declines as SNB eases policy rate
Swiss National Bank moves to stem strengthening of the Swiss franc by easing monetary policy; franc falls 1.97% against the euro following decision
Swiss National Bank posts large loss due to surge in currency
SNB records Sfr10.8 billion ($13.7 billion) loss for the first half of 2011; blames strong appreciation of Swiss franc
SNB turns profit in first quarter following steep loss in 2010
First quarter profits likely to come as relief after criticism that greeted $20.7 billion loss in 2010
SNB counters IMF call for rate hike
IMF calls for Swiss National Bank to start raising interest rates; central bank fears rate hike could “dampen” export growth in Switzerland
Danthine defends SNB FX intervention
Swiss National Bank governing board member Jean-Pierre Danthine says foreign exchange intervention was necessary to avoid deflationary risks
Crisis reduced Swiss franc activity in money markets: SNB paper
Swiss National Bank study finds evidence of sharp decline in unsecured Swiss franc turnover during recent crisis
Swiss economy offsets last year’s losses: SNB report
Swiss National Bank 2010 Accountability Report says Swiss economy recovered losses from 2009
SNB confirms large loss on back of franc gains
Swiss National Bank reports $20.7 billion loss; figure slightly lower than that forecast in January
Economist nominated as new member of SNB Bank Council
Former New York Fed economist Cédric Tille set to join Swiss National Bank at the end of April
Dallas Fed paper on SNB crisis measures
Dallas Federal Reserve case study on success of Swiss National Bank liquidity provisions to foreign banks
SNB’s Jordan: Switzerland can overcome economic challenges
Swiss National Bank governing board vice-chairman Thomas Jordan says Switzerland can master challenges brought on from economic crisis
SNB expects $21.7 billion loss for 2010
Swiss National Bank says loss relates to foreign currency positions; says loss highlights need for independent central banks to have capital cushion
Russia advances Canadian dollar position
Bank of Russia will increase holdings of Canadian dollar denominated assets to diversify foreign exchange reserves
SNB’s Hildebrand on Swiss exports market
Swiss National Bank governing board chairman Philipp Hildebrand says Switzerland’s export market is picking up despite stronger swiss franc
Hungary voices concerns over banking climate
National Bank of Hungary warns new government tax and appreciation of the Swiss franc will severely impair bank lending and its contribution to economic growth
SNB records $8.7 billion loss on Swiss franc gains
Swiss National Bank reports loss of Sfr8.46 billion for first three quarters of the year after Swiss franc appreciated against major currencies
SNB posts smaller-than-forecast loss
Swiss National Bank’s first half loss $949m smaller than expected as gold and UBS bailout vehicle put in strong performances; reverses end-2009 purchase of UBS shares to guard against loss
Swiss National Bank set to post half-year loss of $3.8 billion
SNB forecasts exchange-rate losses of more than Sfr14 billion on the back of the euro’s decline; gold gains and FX positions pare losses
SNB: Quarterly Bulletin – June 2010
Swiss National Bank estimates export driven growth of 2% in 2010, despite renewed tensions in Europe
Swiss banks return to profit: SNB
Swiss National Bank report finds banks in Switzerland recorded moderate profits last year following heavy losses in 2008
Fed scoops prize for best swap lines: BIS
Bill Allen and Richhild Moessner study the effects of central banks’ swap lines and find those established by the Federal Reserve to provide dollar liquidity went furthest in achieving their aims
Eurozone crisis weighs on Swiss exit plans: SNB's Jordan
Swiss National Bank deputy head Thomas Jordan says normalisation of monetary policy hampered by eurozone debt crisis
SNB records $1.3bn profit for first quarter
The Swiss National Bank’s has reported a quarterly net profit of Sfr1.5 billion for the first three months of the year
SNB’s Hildebrand vows to fight franc appreciation
Swiss National Bank chief Philipp Hildebrand says the eurozone’s debt troubles will not be allowed to trigger deflation in Switzerland