Summary
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise provides a range of financial services in Vaud Canton and rest of Switzerland, the European Union, North America, and internationally. The company offers current, savings, and retirement accounts; credit and payment cards; mortgage, personal, home, business, and construction loans; and production equipment financing products, and working capital and international trade finance products. It also provides a range of banking products, such as investments, financial planning services, and trading through its online platform; and cash management services, as well as instruments for hedging exchange-rate and interest-rate risk; asset management services; and investment and hedging products, such as currencies, equities, bonds, derivatives, and structured products. In addition, the company engages in the market transactions in equities, fixed-income instruments, forex, and precious metals on behalf of clients. Further, it provides life and disability insurance products, and online banking services; manages finances and investments of high-net-worth individuals; tax planning, estate planning, and financial planning; and retirement, life insurance, and disability coverages. The company operates through a network of approximately 63 branches and 220 ATMs. It primarily serves retail and business customers, and public sector institutions. The company was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
History
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise was founded in 1845 as the State Savings Bank of Vaud, and it is the oldest savings bank in Switzerland. The canton authorised it to function as a commercial bank in 1999 and it became the sole entity host of its branch system in 2003. It has since grown to become the largest bank in the Canton of Vaud.
Mission
BCV's mission is to provide personalised and innovative banking solutions in its region to its customers while respecting the national interests.
Vision
BCV has a goal of offering its clients a wide range of services, with a focus on adapting them to the needs of each individual. Its vision is to be recognised as a reliable and forward-looking banking partner in Vaud and the surrounding region.
Key Team
Mr. Gérard Haeberli (Head of Private Banking Division & Member of the Exec. Board)
Mr. José Francois Sierdo (Head of the Retail Banking Division & Member of Exec. Board)
Mr. Fabrice Welsch (Head of Asset Management & Trading Division and Member of the Exec. Board)
Mr. Christian Meixenberger (GM of the Services Division & Member of Exec. Board)
Mr. Andreas Diemant (MD of the Bus. Division & Member of Exec. Board)
Mr. Gregory Duong (Investor Relations Officer)
Mr. Christian Steinmann (Head of Private Banking & Member of Exec. Board)
Recognition and Awards
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise has won multiple awards including the “Best Financial Institution of the Year” award in 2019, the “Best Sustainable Bank of the Year” award in 2018, and the “Top Swiss Retail Bank of the Year” award in 2017.
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