Zurcher Kantonalbank - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
Reference Code: GDFS206538SA Publication Date: DEC 2012
Bahnhofstrasse 9 Phone +41 44 2939393 Revenue 1,181 (million CHF)
Zurich, Zurich Fax +41 44 2923802 Net Profit NA
8001 Website www.zkb.ch Employees 5,101 (Estimated)
Switzerland Exchange Industry Financial Services
Company Overview
Zurcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) provides various banking products and financial services to retail and corporate customers. It offers
saving accounts, current accounts, credit cards, loans, mortgages, investment management, trading and capital market services.
ZKB's private banking services include private advisory, fiduciary, asset management, financing, inheritance planning, tax advice,
financial planning, and electronic banking services. It offers real estate financing, trade finance, corporate finance, business
finance, and financial planning services. ZKB serves more than 500 pension funds.
Key Executives SWOT Analysis
Name Title Zurcher Kantonalbank, SWOT Analysis
Jorg Muller-Ganz Chairman Strengths Weaknesses
Janos Blum Deputy Chairman
Capital Adequacy Tax Evasion Controversy with
Alfred Binder Director the US
Operational Performance
Thomas Heilmann Director
Kurt Schreiber Director
Source: Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research,
Opportunities Threats
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Key Business Initiatives Sovereign Debt Crisis
Key Competitors Capital Flow Prospects to Basel III Norms on Capital
Bellevue Group AG Developing Countries Requirements
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Source: Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research,
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Recent Developments
Apr 13, 2012 Sulzer Signs CHF500m Revolving Credit Facility
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research, GlobalData
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Section 1 - About the Company.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Zurcher Kantonalbank - Key Facts ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Zurcher Kantonalbank - Key Employees ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Zurcher Kantonalbank - Key Employee Biographies .......................................................................................................................... 6
Zurcher Kantonalbank - Major Products and Services ....................................................................................................................... 7
Zurcher Kantonalbank - History .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Zurcher Kantonalbank - Company Statement .................................................................................................................................. 10
Zurcher Kantonalbank - Locations And Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................ 11
Head Office ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Other Locations & Subsidiaries ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Section 2 – Company Analysis ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Zurcher Kantonalbank - Business Description.................................................................................................................................. 13
Zurcher Kantonalbank - SWOT Analysis .......................................................................................................................................... 14
SWOT Analysis - Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Zurcher Kantonalbank - Strengths ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Strength - Capital Adequacy ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Strength - Operational Performance.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Strength - Market Presence ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Zurcher Kantonalbank - Weaknesses ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Weakness - Tax Evasion Controversy with the US ................................................................................................................... 14
Zurcher Kantonalbank - Opportunities .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Opportunity - Key Business Initiatives ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Opportunity - Capital Flow Prospects to Developing Countries ................................................................................................. 15
Opportunity - Positive Outlook for Global Wealth Market .......................................................................................................... 15
Zurcher Kantonalbank - Threats ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Threat - Sovereign Debt Crisis .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Threat - Basel III Norms on Capital Requirements .................................................................................................................... 15
Threat - Growing Competition ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Threat - Turbulent Global Markets ............................................................................................................................................ 16
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