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Founding of the Bank in Winterthur

When
1862
Where
Winterthur, Switzerland
Part of
Bank in Winterthur founded (later part of UBS)

The Bank in Winterthur was established in 1862 in Winterthur, Switzerland, with an initial share capital of 5 million CHF.

The bank was founded in 1862 in Winterthur, Switzerland, with an initial share capital of 5 million CHF. It focused on providing financing for industry and other companies, benefiting from its close railroad connections and large warehousing facilities during the American Civil War when cotton prices rose dramatically.

Sources

  1. Bank in Winterthur Wikipedia, revision of 2024-05-24
  2. UBS Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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