The Swiss financial sector’s workforce will contribute to a biennial survey on the industry’s future, with the 2026 edition jointly conducted by finews, the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI) and Swiss communications agency Communicators.
The poll targets bankers, insurers, asset managers, family offices, external asset managers and finance students, aiming to capture sentiment on the sector’s attractiveness, key risks and transformative trends. Core areas include the integration of artificial intelligence in daily operations, employer support during AI adoption, and the evolving skill requirements for finance roles.
Geopolitical risks also feature prominently, with questions on how the Iran conflict has influenced Switzerland’s financial credibility and the sector’s resilience. The survey further probes concerns over UBS’s potential relocation and the implications for Switzerland’s banking hub status.
Results will be published by finews, with participation open until August 2026. Respondents remain anonymous, and incentives include a two-person luxury getaway at the Swiss Diamond Boutique Hotel La Romantica and three CHF 200 wine vouchers from Selection Schwander.
The initiative marks the 15th iteration of the survey, designed to provide a representative snapshot of the Swiss financial industry’s outlook for 2026.
