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Swiss cantonal banks benefit from state guarantees and tax exemptions, saving hundreds of millions annually while depriving the Confederation of significant tax revenues. Despite these advantages, which do not translate to lower customer fees, reform efforts face strong political resistance, leaving the current model largely intact.
Cantonal banks in Switzerland benefit from explicit state guarantees and widespread tax exemptions, creating a competitive advantage over private institutions. This privilege costs taxpayers significantly during crises and distorts financial competition, with estimated annual savings for these banks reaching up to 800 million francs. The current system, rooted in historical necessity, is deemed outdated and calls for reform to ensure equal tax treatment and the removal of state guarantees.
The disappearance of cantonal banks in Solothurn and Ausserrhoden in the 1990s had no lasting negative impact on financial services for the population, according to Avenir Suisse. The think tank highlights that state guarantees and tax exemptions for cantonal banks distort competition, create liability risks, and lead to inaccuracies in national financial equalization calculations. It advocates for reforming these banks to enhance stability and competitiveness in the Swiss financial system.
Privatization of cantonal banks in Switzerland faces significant opposition, with recent analyses revealing that these banks benefit from state guarantees, saving around CHF 585 million annually. The federal government loses approximately CHF 190 million in tax revenue due to the special tax treatment of these banks, raising concerns about the financial risks for taxpayers. Calls for reform suggest that equal tax treatment and a reevaluation of state guarantees are necessary, yet political resistance remains strong.
Lukas Schmid
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