Banque Cantonale du Valais
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ISIN CH0305951201 / Valor 30595120
Banque Cantonale du Valais
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About company
Banque Cantonale du Valais (BCVs) is a prominent financial institution with over a century of history, primarily serving the Valais region in Switzerland. It positions itself as a universal bank, offering a comprehensive suite of services including retail banking, wealth management, and corporate banking solutions. With a strong local presence underscored by 22 branches and 66 ATMs, BCVs has established a significant footprint in the Valais banking market, holding approximately 25% market share. The bank reported a balance sheet total of 20.1 billion Swiss francs and employs 563 staff members, making it a key employer in the canton. BCVs's operational results for the year ending on December 31, 2023, showcased a robust performance with an operational income of 156,628 thousand CHF, reflecting its efficiency and commitment to serving the needs of its clients and contributing to the local economy.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: FinanceLatest Results (15.04.2026):
Banque Cantonale du Valais — Q4 2024 (FY 2024): the bank reported total assets of CHF 20,859.8 million, up 3.73% year‑on‑year, and an annual profit of CHF 154.09 million, a decline of 1.62% versus 2023. Results were driven by mortgage growth and higher customer deposits while net interest income fell and trading and commission income improved.
Total assets & market position
Total assets: CHF 20,859.77–20,859.8m (2024), +3.73% vs 2023. Banque Cantonale du Valais ranks 24th among Swiss banks with a 0.61% market share and is the 14th largest cantonal bank (2.57% share among cantonal banks).
Profit & income mix
Annual profit: CHF 154.09m in 2024, down 1.62% year‑on‑year. Net interest income decreased to CHF 225.6m (‑4.19%), while net commission income rose to CHF 48.5m (+4.64%) and net trading income increased materially to CHF 16.9m (+71.2%).
Balance sheet composition
Key asset moves: mortgages grew to CHF 13,306.5m (+4.92%); claims to customers modestly increased to CHF 2,209.9m (+1.80%); cash and deposits with central banks were CHF 3,145.5m (+2.58%).
Funding & liabilities
Customer deposits (amounts owed to customers) rose to CHF 12,013.8m (+3.52%). Amounts owed to banks fell to CHF 1,299.1m (‑8.57%), reflecting a shift toward customer funding.
Capital / safety & distribution
Banking protections: Banque Cantonale du Valais benefits from the cantonal full state guarantee tradition and participates in Switzerland’s deposit insurance (esisuisse), with deposit coverage up to CHF 100,000 per depositor under the Swiss scheme.
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