Standard & Poor’s confirms AAA for Switzerland

The agency Standard & Poor's confirmed the triple "A" for the debt of Switzerland. In a note, the agency praised the capabilities of the Swiss economy, called "competitive and diversified". Confidence by the American Society of rating, is also expressed with regard to the Swiss National Bank, after about a year and a half the decision to abolish the minimum exchange rate between euro and franc.

Also "extremely effective institutions", "a strong external position," and "a considerable fiscal and monetary flexibility" have contributed to the maintenance of judgment.

For S&P, prospects for Switzerland remain stable thanks to the ability of its economy "to maintain its competitiveness despite the appreciation of its currency" and "addressing the risks to the financial services industry."