Source: Swiss National Bank  

Release: Swiss National Bank Historical Time Series  

Units:  CHF Millions, Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:  Annual

Until 1974, fiduciary business could be recorded on the balance sheet; thereafter, it had to be entered as an off-balance-sheet item.
As of 1981, precious metal accounts are included in the balance sheet.
As of 1992, including non-monetary balance sheet claims and liabilities from lending.
As of 1995, transactions in financial derivatives must be recorded in gross terms, resulting in a significant increase in total assets.
As of 1998, including non-monetary balance sheet claims and liabilities from repo transactions.
As of 2000, the majority of banks have again taken non-monetary claims and liabilities from lending and repo transactions off the balance sheet.

Until 1971, data for Private bankers are derived from another data collection.
Private Bankers who do not actively seek deposits are not required to publish annual financial statements or an interim balance sheet.