The Zürcher Kantonalbank has successfully positioned itself as a universal bank with regional roots.
It is the largest cantonal bank in Switzerland and the second-largest Swiss bank. With a market penetration of around 50 percent, it is the leader in private and corporate banking in the canton of Zurich, thereby providing an important counterbalance to the major banking corporations and private banks. As a prominent player in Zurich's business center, the Zürcher Kantonalbank has been synonymous with security and stability for more than 150 years. It was founded in 1870 and is guaranteed by the state.
With a company policy geared toward continuity, the Zürcher Kantonalbank is a reliable partner that has helped people and businesses for generations. The Zürcher Kantonalbank continues to be seen as one of the strongest bank brands in the canton of Zurich.
ZKB Mission Statement
We are the local bank. We are the globally networked universal bank which has its roots in the business center of Zurich. Our client focus, expertise and sense of responsibility create a unique combination. We are the number one in the business center of Zurich and wish to be successful in selected areas of business both domestically and internationally.
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