Cornèr Group Confirms Its Solidity
03.03.2026 | from Cornèr Banca SA
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03.03.2026, In 2025, the Cornèr Group achieved positive results, consistently strengthening its customer base and the coherence of its business model. The trust placed in the group was evident in a further increase in customer deposits, now amounting to CHF 5,454.4 million (+5.4%), and an expansion in lending, particularly in the mortgage sector. At the end of its 74th financial year, the balance sheet totals nearly CHF 9 billion (+3.1%). The group's liquidity stands at CHF 904 million, mostly held at the Swiss National Bank; equity rose to CHF 1,255.8 million (+2.7%). Revenues total CHF 470.8 million, while net profit is CHF 50.8 million, aligning with budgetary expectations. Within the framework of governance, the group announces the proposal to appoint Gabriele Zanzi to the Board of Directors.
In an economic environment characterised by volatile financial markets, ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, and particularly low interest rates, the Cornèr Group once again demonstrated its solidity and the strength of its diversified operating model. Overall, all the group's main business areas showed positive development. This is reflected in solid earnings from interest activities (CHF 141.9 million), commission and service activities (CHF 200.9 million), and trading activities (CHF 110.9 million).
Particularly in the credit segment, solid growth is evident, with the threshold of CHF 3 billion being exceeded thanks to the renewed increase in the mortgage business, partly due to the acquisition of new customers outside Ticino, from the trading hubs of Zurich and Geneva. Private Banking as well as Online Trading (Cornèrtrader), benefiting from investments made on the new platform, also recorded positive results. Volume in the card payment sector also remained satisfactory; Cornèrcard continues to be among the market leaders in Switzerland.
During the reporting year, the Cornèr Group continued its strategic investments in future development and ongoing process improvements. In particular, a multi-year IT project was launched, targeting the ongoing update and migration of data management systems to cloud technologies, based on infrastructures in Switzerland and dedicated environments. The goal of the project is to increase security, flexibility, and operational efficiency. Concurrently, new administrative offices were inaugurated in Chiasso to meet the needs of employees given the increasing demands of daily commuting. Furthermore, the integration of the historic asset management company Finpromotion SA, based in Lugano, was completed, expanding the offering in wealth management.
By the end of 2025, the Cornèr Group employed 1,143 full-time staff, 997 of whom were based in Ticino, with another 118 across the rest of Switzerland, and 28 abroad.
In terms of governance, the Board of Directors will propose the nomination of Gabriele Zanzi as a member at the next General Meeting on April 24, 2026. He has extensive knowledge of the Swiss banking sector, especially in credit affairs and the economy of Ticino.
The annual report will be published on April 30, 2026, on the website cornergroup.ch.
Press contact: Cornèr Group, Eva Maria Cioffi, Head of Corporate Communication // media@corner.ch
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Cornèr Banca SA
The Cornèr Bank Group is a private and independent Swiss banking group. The bank was founded in 1952 in Lugano, the third most important Swiss financial centre after Zurich and Geneva, and offers the services of a universal bank.
The products and services cover the entire spectrum of traditional banking business. In addition to private banking and credit financing, the bank has established itself in the market with payment cards Visa, MasterCard, and Diners Club (Cornèrcard) - and we aim to continue to grow on these three pillars.
Since 2011, BonusCard.ch has also been part of the group. The company, based in Zurich, is active in the payment card sector and complements Cornèrcard's offerings with its business model.
In 2012, CornèrTrader was created, an innovative platform for online trading, providing investors with access to financial markets worldwide and enabling them to benefit from personalised services of account executives specialised in this area.
By deciding to maintain the business headquarters and general management in Lugano, the bank has further strengthened its strong anchoring in the regional economic area. Over the years, branches have been added in other major financial centres in Switzerland. To meet the increasing globalisation of markets and to cater to a more cosmopolitan clientele with a broader and more diverse range of products and services, the bank has also initiated a significant internationalisation process.
Regarding capital, the Cornèr Bank Group boasts an enviable coverage ratio with approximately three times the necessary equity and a Tier 1 capital ratio of 26%. According to the financial statistics compiled by 'The Banker' in 2014, it also ranks third in Switzerland in terms of capital strength.
The Cornèr Bank Group consists of the parent company Cornèr Bank Ltd in Lugano, the four branches in Chiasso, Geneva, Locarno, and Zurich, and the subsidiaries Cornèr Banque (Luxembourg) SA, Cornèr Bank (Overseas) Limited in Nassau, and BonusCard.ch AG.
Note: The "About Us" text is taken from public sources or from the company profile on HELP.ch.
Source: Cornèr Banca SA, Press release
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