For the Financial Center Zurich: Strong Education and Associations | zuerich.com

The exchange between science, industry, and politics in the financial center Zurich is first-class thanks to excellent networking.

The 90,000 employees in Zurich’s financial sector are extremely well networked via various associations and initiatives. The industry associations in conjunction with the universities supply highly educated and trained financial specialists. At the same time, research and practical experience provide each other with stimuli.

The Department of Banking and Finance (IBF) at the University of Zurich (UZH) works together with the financial hub to create a forceful team, which is also joined by a third powerhouse in the form of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH). Together, the ETH and UZH operate the interdisciplinary Center of Competence Finance in Zurich (CCFZ), and also play an active role in the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI), which passes on top-level knowledge at Zurich events.

In Zurich, a strong focus is also placed on the FinTech sector via initiatives such as the F10 startup incubator, the Trust Square blockchain hub, or the Swiss FinTech conference, “Finance 2.0”, which is held every year in Zurich.

Universität Zürich

Academic Excellence

University of Zurich

The Department of Banking and Finance at Zurich University does top-level international research and fosters close ties with the financial center Zurich.

Valuable Knowledge Transfer

The Department of Banking, Finance, Insurance at the ZHAW School of Management and Law in Winterthur provides teaching, research, and consulting in specialist subjects.

Accumulated Competence

Zurich University and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich teach and conduct research at the Center of Competence Finance in Zurich.

Top Financial Research

Swiss Finance Institute

The Swiss government, banks, and universities promote research, education, training, and knowledge exchange in the field of finance through the Swiss Finance Institute.

For Digital Innovation

F10 is the leading incubator and accelerator for FinTech, InsurTech and RegTech start-ups in Zurich. This non-profit project was launched by SIX.

Expertise in Analysis

The Swiss Financial Analysts Association promotes the training of financial professionals at an international level and organizes specialist events.

Voice of the Financial Hub

Zurich Banking Association

The Zurich Banking Association unites 40 banks with 50,000 staff, and is active in training, education and politics relating to the financial center Zurich.

Far-Sighted Involvement

The Swiss Finance & Technology Association is the largest national FinTech association that promotes the FinTech hub Switzerland from Zurich.

Sustainable Investment

Swiss Sustainable Finance

Universities, financial institutions, and organizations promote a sustainable financial sector through the association, Swiss Sustainable Finance.

International Network

The Association of Foreign Banks in Switzerland, which is domiciled in Zurich, represents foreign banks in Switzerland and serves as an interface.

Know-How in Private Equity

The Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association unites investors, lawyers, and consultants, and regularly organizes specialist events in the Zurich region.

United Insurers

The Swiss Insurance Association, domiciled in Zurich, is the umbrella organization for primary and re-insurance providers. The SVV has 80 members.

Creating Trust

The Swiss Association of Asset Managers has 1,000 members. Its self-regulation system means that membership in itself serves as a seal of quality.

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