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Report details Swiss banks' billions in weapons investments

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What happened

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A report by PAX found that major Swiss financial institutions have invested billions in the global weapons industry. The report noted that in 2017 and 2018, the largest Swiss institutions invested over $9 billion in companies that manufacture nuclear weapons. The Swiss National Bank alone invested more than $2 billion in the United States.

From swissinfo.ch

Why it matters

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The report details investments made by four Swiss financial institutions, including UBS, Credit Suisse, the Swiss National Bank, and Fisch Asset Management. Swiss voters are scheduled to vote on November 29 regarding whether to impose a stop to these activities.

From swissinfo.ch

Who's involved

  • PAXDutch peace organization that released the report analyzing Swiss investments
  • Swiss National BankCentral bank of Switzerland, which invested over $2 billion in weapons
  • UBSSwiss multinational investment bank that invested in weapons
  • Credit SuisseSwiss multinational banking institution that invested in weapons

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Swiss National BankSpeculative

    The popular initiative might constrain the Swiss National Bank's investment mandate, affecting its investment strategy.

  • Credit SuisseSpeculative

    Credit Suisse might face ethical investment scrutiny and potential regulatory changes in Switzerland.

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