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Swiss Debt Markets

In: Swiss Finance

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  • Henri B. Meier

    (HBM Sekretariat)

  • John E. Marthinsen

    (Babson College)

  • Pascal A. Gantenbein

    (University of Basel)

  • Samuel S. Weber

Abstract

The stable Swiss franc currency, low-interest rates, high market liquidity, and long-term funding opportunities have made Swiss debt markets an attractive source of capital for borrowers, such as businesses, governments, and supranational organizations. The exceptionally well-developed long-term debt market has reduced the need for short-term financing and has proven highly resilient during times of turmoil. Today, Switzerland has a non-public borrowers’ market that is larger than the public borrowers’ segment, partly due to the federal debt brake. A distinctive feature is the Pfandbrief market which has remained loss-free during its 90-year history. While the share of foreign bonds has decreased over time, Sustainable Bonds, comprising Green Bonds, Social Bonds, and bonds linked to sustainability have emerged as a new important bond type.

Suggested Citation

  • Henri B. Meier & John E. Marthinsen & Pascal A. Gantenbein & Samuel S. Weber, 2023. "Swiss Debt Markets," Springer Books, in: Swiss Finance, edition 2, chapter 0, pages 411-453, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-23194-0_8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-23194-0_8
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