10. September 2025|
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|3 months agoSwiss National Bank Under Scrutiny for Controversial Investments
Investigation reveals SNB holdings in nine companies criticized for military cooperation with Israel, raising questions about ethical investment principles.
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- The Swiss National Bank (SNB) holds shares in nine companies criticized for military cooperation with Israel.
- The Norwegian Central Bank divested from Caterpillar in August 2025 due to human rights concerns.
- The SNB's internal guidelines state it does not acquire securities from companies that massively violate fundamental human rights.
- Major investors from Scandinavia, Britain, and the Netherlands have sold shares in Caterpillar and Elbit Systems.
By The Numbers
9
companies
80%
civilian death rate
2000
year
They Said
"There is no doubt that the products are used for extensive and systematic violations of international humanitarian law."
"As soon as investments in companies promote human rights violations, they must be stopped."