On the road with the Banque Cantonale de Genève (BCGE)
Worldwide, 14/11/2024
Interview with Michael Heusser, Head of the Zurich Team for Swiss Nationals Living Abroad Please introduce yourself. My name is Michael Heusser, I am a lawyer and certified wealth management consultant and have been leading the Team for Swiss Nationals Living Abroad at the Zurich branch of the Banque Cantonale de Genève (BCGE) for over […] ...
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 […] ...
Crossing borders: Preparation is key when relocating
Worldwide, 07/05/2024
Swiss nationals living abroad (Swiss Abroad) are often referred to as the “Fifth Switzerland”, representing another region on top of the four different language regions. Getting the formalities sorted out right is essential for your emigration experience to be a success. This doesn’t just mean legal and financial issues. The key factor is making sure […] ...
When the dream of a guest house in Spain becomes a reality
Worldwide, 18/01/2024
Where the sun meets mild temperatures all year round: Meet Priska and Michi Bauer, who broke away from everyday routine and pursued their dream of purchasing a guest house in Spain. Read more about their journey with Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) in the interview. You emigrated from Switzerland a year ago. Why Spain? We didn’t consciously […] ...