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Understanding in detail what investing is and how it works reduces fear and uncertainty. Stocks, Treasury bills, government bonds, venture capital, real estate purchases, commodities, or cryptocurrencies... There are many ways for our money to generate returns.

Switzerland invests 3% of its GDP in research and development (R&D). One-third comes from the public sector, which often turns to the university ecosystem. This is where groundbreaking research and startups emerge in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medicine, and finance.

Tokenization makes it possible to convert all the sensitive information of a real asset into a blockchain token, which becomes the digital representation of that asset. Experts predict that in under ten years, asset tokenization will exceed USD 16 trillion and account for 10% of global GDP.

We have integrated into our operating system the Gas Station, an innovative digital service created by Avaloq and Crypto Finance that will allow our customers to trade digital assets 24/7 (Bitcoin and Ether) without having to worry about the mining/gas expenses associated with the blockchain.

BBVA Switzerland celebrates fifty years since it opened its doors in the city of Zurich, the world capital of private banking. Since then, the bank has focused on financial excellence to bring opportunities and solutions adapted to the evolution of the world and of future generations.

The first Swiss franc was issued 174 years ago, but the foundations of one of the world's most stable currencies were laid in the early 20th century. The Swiss franc is, along with gold, one of investors' favorite assets.

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Reputation and attractiveness, security and trust, discretion and responsibility... Swiss banking, with its centuries of experience, is a sector in constant evolution. A key element of its internationally renowned, reliable, and innovative financial ecosystem is the regulatory framework.

It tops the main international rankings in economic prosperity, competitiveness, government effectiveness and political stability. Switzerland has discovered the formula to stay on the podium and go further: it is a country that attracts and retains an essential ingredient - talent.

Over the past fifteen years, the number of the largest private banking institutions in Switzerland, those managing over CHF 100 billion, has doubled. A program to enhance transparency and international collaboration has helped consolidate the sector.

When we talk about the perfect recipe, there are always a series of ingredients that must be carefully selected to achieve the best result. BBVA in Switzerland is launching a series of 10 lessons that invite us to review the milestones achieved by Switzerland as a global power in well-being, the economy and innovation.

By any measure, 2022 was a difficult year for investors. However, at BBVA we like to see the glass as half full.

Celent, the leading research and technology consulting company for financial institutions, has awarded BBVA in Switzerland for its wealth management model at Innovation & Insight Week 2022.

This week the ninth edition of the Crypto Asset Conference, one of the most important Blockchain events at European level, was held in Frankfurt.

Alfonso Gómez, CEO of BBVA in Switzerland, participated this Thursday, along with other figures from the Swiss financial sector and other leading industries, in the event 'The Secrets of Leadership in Times of Disruptive Change' organized by RFS.

Pedestrianizing or 'pacifying' streets increases local revenues for municipalities and businesses, reduces pollution, protects health and improves children's autonomy. Municipalities around the world are committed to more human cities.

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The investor's guide: where to begin?

05. The role of Swiss public investment in innovation

Towards a tokenized world? By 2030, 10% of global GDP will be in tokens

BBVA Switzerland launches its first Gas Station

BBVA Switzerland celebrates 50 years growing at your side

02. Swiss franc: why has it earned the title of safe-haven asset?

04. Why the Swiss banking sector is reliable and competitive

01. The Swiss recipe to be one of the most efficient countries in the world

03. Switzerland: A leader in international private banking and global asset management

Balance: the key ingredient of the successful Swiss ecosystem

How much have we learned from 2022?

BBVA Switzerland, awarded for its crypto assets service.

BBVA Switzerland participates in the Crypto Asset Conference in Frankfurt

Leadership in times of transformation

Investing in pedestrian areas multiplies local income