Analysis of the level and structure of the foreign exchange reserves of the Swiss National Bank Cover Image

Analiza poziomu i struktury rezerw walutowych Szwajcarskiego Banku Narodowego
Analysis of the level and structure of the foreign exchange reserves of the Swiss National Bank

Author(s): Ireneusz Pszczółka
Subject(s): Economy, Business Economy / Management
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: foreign exchanege reserves; international monetary system; central bank

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the paper is to assess changes in the level and structure of foreign exchange reserves of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) after the financial crisis. Particular emphasis is put on the characteristics of the structure of SBN reserves, both in terms of currency and financial instruments. An important element of the article is also the assessment of the impact of the Swiss franc on changes in the level of SNB reserves. The paper is based on the international literature and statistical data. The main sources of necessary data were taken from publications delivered by SNB.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 51/3
  • Page Range: 241-252
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish