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US tech firms drive demand for Swiss franc bonds
Companies raise money by selling bonds, which they repay with interest.
Switzerland’s bond market had a record year in 2025, and strong demand continued in 2026.
US technology companies are increasingly borrowing there in Swiss francs.
Amazon raised 2.8 billion francs and Alphabet, Google’s parent company, raised 3 billion francs through their first franc bond sales.
The companies need large sums to invest in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Strong investor demand has helped highly rated borrowers get funding on relatively favourable terms.
The Zurich Cantonal Bank’s review also found that credit ratings improved for 12 of 165 Swiss bond issuers it assessed, while three were downgraded.
Demand for Swiss franc bonds has remained strong in 2026 after a record year in 2025.
US technology companies Amazon and Alphabet have begun borrowing in the Swiss franc bond market.
Amazon raised 2.8 billion Swiss francs, while Alphabet raised 3 billion francs.
The ZKB said investment needs for AI infrastructure have made the market an important funding platform for US tech companies.
Strong investor demand has helped highly rated borrowers obtain financing on comparatively favourable terms.
- Who
- US technology companies Amazon and Alphabet are among the borrowers.
- What
- They raised funds through Swiss franc bonds, adding to strong demand in the market.
- When
- The market boom continued in 2026 after a record year in 2025.
- Where
- The Swiss capital market, including the SIX Swiss Exchange.
- Why
- The ZKB said US tech firms have high financing needs for investment in AI infrastructure.
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Der hohe Finanzierungsbedarf für Investitionen in KI-Infrastruktur machte den CHF-Anleihenmarkt zu einer wichtigen Finanzierungsplattform für US-Tech-Konzerne
A total of 558 new bonds worth around 124 billion Swiss francs were issued on the SIX, setting records.
The strong demand for Swiss franc bonds continued.
- 2025 bond issuance
- 558 new bonds worth around 124 billion Swiss francs
- Year-on-year change
- Bond count rose 18 percent and capital raised rose 15 percent in 2025
- Amazon
- Raised 2.8 billion Swiss francs through franc bonds
- Alphabet
- Raised 3 billion Swiss francs through franc bonds
- ZKB rating review
- 12 of 165 domestic issuers received improved credit ratings over 15 months
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