Research & Publications : Economic situation

This activity report provides an overview of the main issues that were addressed by the Geneva Financial Center in the past 12 months. Last year’s most noteworthy event will surely be the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. It has affected all aspects of banking and financial sector activity.

The Geneva Financial Center's ‘Economic Survey 2020–2021’ shows that, despite pressure on margins from a highly competitive environment, financial intermediaries remain a mainstay of the economy.

This activity report provides an overview of the main issues that were addressed by the Geneva Financial Center (GFC) and their progress over the past 12 months. The strength displayed by the financial center in 2019 is especially significant in view of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy.