New record for bankruptcy proceedings opened in 2017

Neuchâtel, 29.03.2018 - (FSO) – In 2017, the number of bankruptcy proceedings opened by businesses and persons was at its highest since 2008, whereas the total financial losses resulting from liquidation proceedings reached their lowest level since 1994. These are the latest findings from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) on the debt collection and bankruptcy statistics.

This press release and further information on this topic can be found on the FSO website (see link below).


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Chantal Guggenbühl, FSO, Economic Structure and Analyses, tel.: +41 58 463 67 69,
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Federal Statistical Office
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