Banca Cler: profits up in the first half of the year (cross-border guide)

Context

In a nutshell

• Earnings up 21%
• Revenues up 7% to CHF 137 million
• Banca Cler confirms its correct strategy

Key facts

• Increasing earnings : 21%
• Revenues up: 7%
• Date: first semester

BASEL - Business once again growing for Banca Cler: in the first half of the year the institution once known as Banca Coop and also present in Ticino saw revenues rise (on an annual basis) by 7% to 137 million francs, while the result for the year progressed by 21% to 54 million and net profit reached 23 million (+5%).

CEO Samuel Meyer says, “Our strong half-year result confirms that we are on the right track.”

Banca Cler recorded an increase in revenues in the first half of the year of 7% compared to the same period of the previous year, with a total of CHF 137 million. The result for the year increased by 21% to 54 million, while net profit rose to 23 million, an increase of 5%.

The strong half-year result of Banca Cler was attributed to its growth strategy, which includes the diversification of services and the expansion of the presence in Ticino. The bank has invested in technology and innovation, improving the sustainability and safety of its services.

Banca Cler has been present in Ticino for many years and has a strong presence in the region. The bank has a network of offices and branches in several cities in the canton, including Lugano, Bellinzona and Locarno.

La Banca Cler

Operational details

Banca Cler continued to expand its mortgage and investment operations with private customers. Demand for asset management mandates (+22%) and investment solutions (+6%) was at high levels. The launch in January of Zak Invest - the investment feature built into the firm's Zak app - was a success: more than 2,300 deposits have already been opened for securities trading since then.

According to data from Banca Cler, the first half of 2023 saw a significant increase in revenues, with +15% compared to the same period of the previous year. This is largely due to the increased demand for investment and asset management services, which have responded positively to client expectations.

Banca Cler has also relaunched its financial product offering, introducing new solutions for asset and investment management. These include the possibility of investing in real estate funds and government bonds, as well as the possibility of accessing loans at competitive interest rates.

In particular, Banca Cler has launched a marketing campaign aimed at promoting its financial products among private customers in Ticino. The campaign, which took place between April and June, saw the use of traditional communication channels such as print and radio, as well as digital channels such as the social network and the bank's website.

According to the data

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Key points

Banca Cler, active in Ticino, has announced that its objective for the year 2026 is to obtain a profit for the year and a net profit higher than that of 2025. To achieve this goal, the bank is implementing a strategy that includes expansion in the field of investment operations, sound refinancing and targeted improvement of employees.

Banca Cler was founded in 1927 by the Swiss Union of Consumer Cooperatives (now Coop) and the Swiss Trade Union, as the Cooperative Central Bank. Since then, the bank has established itself as one of the leading financial institutions in Ticino, based in Lugano.

As for the expansion in the investment operations sector, Banca Cler is working to increase its presence on the Ticino and Swiss markets. According to estimates, the bank is expected to achieve a 15% increase in investment operations during 2026, with an estimated turnover of 500 million Swiss francs.

In addition, Banca Cler is working to consolidate its position in the refinancing market. According to estimates, the bank is expected to achieve a 20% increase in its refinancing volume during 2026, with a total amount of CHF 1.2 billion.

With regard to the targeted improvement of collaborators, Banca Cler is working to increase its competence and

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Source: tio.ch