Bank capital to assets ratio (%) in Switzerland

The Bank capital to assets ratio (%) in Switzerland was 5.50 in 2009, according to a World Bank report, published in 2010. The Bank capital to assets ratio (%) in Switzerland was reported at 5.70 in 2008, according to the World Bank. Bank capital to assets is the ratio of bank capital and reserves to total assets. Capital and reserves include funds contributed by owners, retained earnings, general and special reserves, provisions, and valuation adjustments. Capital includes tier 1 capital (paid-up shares and common stock), which is a common feature in all countries' banking systems, and total regulatory capital, which includes several specified types of subordinated debt instruments that need not be repaid if the funds are required to maintain minimum capital levels (these comprise tier 2 and tier 3 capital). Total assets include all nonfinancial and financial assets.This page includes a historical data chart, news and forecasts for Bank capital to assets ratio (%) in Switzerland. Switzerland's economy has low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force, and a per capita GDP among the highest in the world. Its policy of long-term monetary security and bank secrecy has made Switzerland a safe haven for investors, creating an economy that is increasingly dependent on a steady tide of foreign investment. Because of the country's small size and high labor specialization, industry and trade are the keys to Switzerland's economic livelihood.

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