"Switzerland for Sustainable Finance": A brochure about Swiss success story
A new brochure produced by Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF) together with the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA), the Swiss Funds & Asset Management Association (SFAMA) and the Swiss Insurance Association (SIA) provides a comprehensive overview of Switzerland's unique strengths in the area of sustainable finance.
The brochure, published by Switzerland for Sustainable Fianance and other partners, provides a comprehensive overview of Switzerland's strengths in sustainable finance. It also shows how Switzerland is positioned to continue paving the way for innovative products and solutions in the local financial center.
"Switzerland for Sustainable Finance - Transforming Finance for a better world". shows Switzerland's strong track record in sustainable finance. The publication not only offers insights into "global firsts" initiated by Swiss pioneers, but also provides concrete knowledge about specific strengths of the sustainable investment and insurance business.
"As a leading financial center, Switzerland does indeed have a long tradition in sustainable finance - this began 36 years ago with the establishment of the first independent pension fund focused exclusively on sustainable investments," explains Sabine Döbeli, CEO of SSF.
Bwide range of tools and good framework conditions
Concrete examples from the sustainable investment and insurance industry and Switzerland's important role in impact investing testify to the strong innovative capacity of the Swiss financial sector. The high level of academic offerings in Switzerland, which are widely accessible, and the favorable environment for the Swiss economy also promote the further development of the industry.
Switzerland's key political institutions are also ready to support the trend toward a more sustainable financial system, as is made clear in the message from Federal President Ueli Maurer in the brochure: "Sustainability as a strategic goal creates incredible opportunities for the Swiss financial center. Especially in combination with digital technology, sustainability drives innovation and makes the financial industry more competitive."
The four organizations that initiated the preparation of this publication are all also in close dialogue with the State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) regarding the promotion of optimal framework conditions for sustainable finance. In order to promote Swiss strengths in the field of sustainable finance, the contents of the brochure were developed in close cooperation with SIF.
Building bridges to finance the SDGs
The first copies of the brochure will be distributed to the participants of the "Building Bridges Summit. (October 10), which will take place during Building Bridges Week in Geneva. The "Building Bridges Week" was presented at the General Assembly of the International Network of Financial Centres for Sustainability. (FC4S) designed. The Summit is expected to be attended by around 800 key representatives from Swiss and international public and private institutions in the field of sustainable finance.
Through the week-long program, Switzerland aims to foster effective collaboration and concrete action among a range of stakeholders including the financial industry, governments, business, the United Nations, academia and civil society. The various events during the week aim to foster new conversations and collaborations to accelerate the financial industry's contribution to achieving the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
