Concentrated Knowledge: Zurich’s Banks, Insurers, and FinTechs | zuerich.com

UBS, Swiss Re, or Zurich: Zurich’s banks and insurance companies are among the most important global players in the financial sector.

The logos of Zurich’s banks and insurers adorn the façades in all the major cities of the world. In their home city, they stand close together – particularly on the famous Paradeplatz, the historical epicenter of the most important financial center in mainland Europe. Zurich’s financial institutions started to establish themselves in the mid-19th century; nowadays, they are global players and Switzerland’s most important economic driver.

However, the financial center Zurich does not sit back and bask in its success. The fledgling FinTech scene is providing fresh impetus. A key promoter of startups is the SIX Group, which like Avaloq or Temenos has secured itself a place in the Top 100 global IDC FinTech rankings. The “IFZ FinTech Study 2018” conducted by Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has revealed that after Singapore, the FinTech hub Zurich offers the best framework conditions worldwide – a promising outlook for the future.

Largest Worldwide

Founded in 1862, UBS is – with over 1,000 branches in more than 50 countries –the world’s largest bank. It is domiciled at Bahnhofstrasse 45 in Zurich.

Security with Tradition

Alfred Escher also founded the present-day Swiss Life in Zurich in 1857. Switzerland’s oldest life insurance company is also the largest in the country.

Focus on Private Banking

The roots of Bank Julius Bär date back to 1890. This globally active private bank has had its head office on Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich ever since.

In Family Hands

As a globally operating financial expert with Swiss roots, Vontobel specializes in wealth management, active asset management and investment solutions.

The Reinsurance Giant

The globally leading reinsurer sets great store by transparency – both in the London “Gherkin” and at its home base, a glass jewel on Lake Zurich.

Zurich – a Strong Brand

Zurich Insurance Group

Zurich carries the name of its home city into 210 different countries. The largest primary insurer in Switzerland is the fifth largest in the world.

In the Service of the Banks

SIX is owned by some 130 financial institutions. It runs the Swiss stock exchange in Zurich and also supplies financial information and payment solutions.

FinTech Made in Zurich

Major banks such as HSBC, Deutsche Bank or Barclays rely on Avaloq software, which manages assets totaling USD 4 billion.

Smart Banking Software

The leading provider of financial software is headquartered in Zurich. In addition, Temenos is partnered with 1,000 financial institutions in over 125 countries.

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