Zurich financial centre – players
Zurich is not just a banking centre. It is also an important location for insurance companies and other financial services providers.Banks
Just under one third of the approximately 270 banks in Switzerland have their headquarters in the City of Zurich itself or in the Canton of Zurich.
Insurances / Assecurance
About 21,000 employees work in the insurance industry in and around Zurich.
Other financial services providers
In recent years, the other financial services providers have been the fastest growing segment of the Zurich financial centre.
Government supervision of the financial centre
The financial centre has been one of the most highly regulated sectors for decades.