The SNB is an Aktiengesellschaft under special regulations. About 55% of its shares are owned by public institutions like cantons and cantonal banks.[citation needed] The remaining shares are traded on the stock market. They are mostly owned by private individuals.[citation needed]
The Swiss National Bank has 2 head offices, one is in Bern and the other one in Zurich.



The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is the central bank of Switzerland. It is responsible for Swiss monetary policy and for issuing Swiss franc banknotes.




