Zürcher Kantonalbank and its commitment to the “Fifth Switzerland”
Worldwide, 18/07/2024
The Fifth Switzerland has long ceased to be a fifth wheel, and the ZKB is strongly committed to Swiss nationals living abroad. For around 100 years now, Zürcher Kantonalbank has supported Swiss expat organisations with financial donations. ZKB has been stepping up its commitment since 2022, and now counts over 5,700 Swiss expatriates among its […] ...
On the road with the Banque Cantonale de Genève (BCGE)
Worldwide, 18/07/2024
Interview with Michael Zumstein, team head Swiss abroad and responsible for proposing banking solutions Please tell us about yourself. My name is Michael Zumstein and I head the BCGE teams in Zurich and Base that take care of our Swiss expats. I have been Vice Presindet at BCGE for 5 years and have 15 years […] ...
Dying abroad
Worldwide, 29/08/2022
Every death is a challenge for the relatives, but if the death occurs abroad, there are additional challenges. Many questions arise: How can I make provisions in advance, what do my relatives have to consider, who will help in the event of death abroad? By making prudent provisions for your own death, you can relieve […] ...
Emigration: Five misconceptions about pensions and taxes
Switzerland, 21/09/2021
1. If I have paid the minimum AHV contribution, then I have no AHV gap. However, if there is an AHV gap, I can make additional payments for up to five years. Unfortunately, this is not quite true. To avoid an AHV gap, the decisive factor is not only how much you have paid in […] ...
Vaccinating possible!
Switzerland, 30/08/2021
Vaccination and Covid certificate for the Swiss abroad – a brief report on the situation “Can I get vaccinated as a Swiss abroad? I have been vaccinated once – can I get my second dose when I visit Switzerland on holiday? As a Swiss citizen living abroad, is it possible to get vaccinated during a […] ...
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