- The Swiss National Bank incurred a record loss of 23B francs ($23B) last year after the central bank's costly decision to abandon its currency cap against the euro.
- While the appreciation of the franc that followed the Jan. 15 decision resulted in a loss of 20B francs on its foreign-currency positions, the SNB still plans a payout and dividends to the federal government and cantons.
- ETFs: FXF, EWL, SWZ, FSZ, HEWL