Source: Swiss National Bank  

Release: Swiss National Bank Historical Time Series  

Units:  CHF Millions, Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:  Annual

Notes:

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.