ISFB Insight
The latest news on skills development in the banking and financial ecosystem in French-speaking Switzerland.
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At the heart of the Crédit Agricole Group: Fabrice Bouffet’s journey to the Executive Management of CA next bank in Switzerland
In this new interview from the C-Levels series published on ISFB Insight, Fabrice Bouffet, CEO of CA next bank, reflects on his career path as a leader, which has been shaped by hands-on experience, a variety of roles, mobility, and taking on leadership responsibilities in a different banking environment.
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Back-office, management, and support functions are among the bank’s core functions
Although often less visible than other functions, back-office, administrative, and support roles are an essential component of production, as well as of the consistency, continuity, and quality of overall operations.
ISFB Observatory: Call for Papers
As part of its mission, the ISFB Observatory hereby invites contributions to the ISFB ecosystem. Under its editorial and scientific guidance, the aim is to enrich the perspectives brought to bear through specialized, analytical, and field-based contributions.
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At the heart of the Crédit Agricole Group: Fabrice Bouffet’s journey to the Executive Management of CA next bank in Switzerland
In this new interview from the C-Levels series published on ISFB Insight, Fabrice Bouffet, CEO of CA next bank, reflects on his career path as a leader, which has been shaped by hands-on experience, a variety of roles, mobility, and taking on leadership responsibilities in a different banking environment.
Technical expertise and the power of relationships: an interview with Xavier Bonna, Managing Partner of the Lombard Odier Group
Tools evolve, practices change, but the requirements remain the same. In this interview for ISFB Insight, Xavier Bonna, Managing Partner of the Lombard Odier Group, shares his vision of a profession where technical expertise, analytical skills, and the quality of client relationships remain at the heart of value creation.
Energy, passion, and adaptability: the three pillars of leadership for Nicolas Syz, CEO of SYZ Bank
There is a striking sincerity in the way Nicolas Syz talks about his journey. No heroic tale, but a path marked by travel, encounters, trials, and intuition. A story that reveals what drives him: energy as a way of being, emotion as a driving force, and adaptability as a reflex.
Understanding, deciding, communicating: Interview with Camille Vial, Managing Partner and CEO of Mirabaud & Cie SA
As the heir to a long banking tradition and a member of the seventh generation of the founding family, Camille Vial has served as the bank’s chair in Switzerland since 2019, making her the first woman to hold this position at the institution.
INTERVIEWS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES
Leadership and skills development: the keys to success according to Cynthia O’Gorman Schem
In this interview, Cynthia O’Gorman Schem, Global Head of Human Resources at Pictet, discusses the importance of skills development, leadership, and continuing education within the bank.
Training tomorrow's talent today: Arab Bank Switzerland joins the ISFB - Interview with Amelie Bourdinaud
In this interview, Amelie Bourdinaud explains how Arab Bank’s membership in the ISFB supports skills development, fosters innovation, and helps make the bank a leading employer in the Swiss banking sector.
Telomere Capital joins ISFB: interview with Petra Kordosova
Telomere Capital recently joined the ISFB as an institutional member. On this occasion, Petra Kordosova, Head of Human Resources, discusses the reasons behind the decision to join, the challenges associated with continuing education in the financial sector, and the collaboration established with the Institute.
AZQORE joins ISFB: a strategic choice for skills development
This partnership is part of a structured approach to certification, continuing education, and talent development, closely aligned with the challenges facing the banking sector.
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Emotional regulation: a key professional skill for staying clear-headed in complex situations
Loriane BeauquisApril 7, 2026, 2:53:49PMOctober 24,2025|Career Development, Management and Work Psychology|
Banking professions put to the test of digital skills
ISFB2025-11-11T11:31:51+01:00September25,2025|ContinuingEducation, Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Career development, Management and work psychology|
What the career paths of Swiss bank executives tell us about skills and talent development
Loriane Beauquis2025-11-11T11:12:40+01:00August 28, 2024|Management and work psychology|
What do we know about continuing education? An update from our psychologist Stéphane Bonzon
ISFB2025-11-11T11:08:41+01:003May2024|Careerdevelopment, Management and work psychology|
DIGITALIZATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Blockchain, fintech, and crypto-assets: developing new skills to understand the ongoing transformations
ISFB2026-03-27T13:48:05+01:00March 27,2026|Continuing Education, Financial Literacy, Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence|
When it comes to investing, information is no substitute for knowledge
ISFB2026-04-01T10:32:36+02:00March 26,2026|Continuing Education, Financial Literacy, Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence|
AI and finance: moving beyond the false human versus machine debate
ISFBMay 5, 2026, 2:40:33 PMFebruary 9, 2026|Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence|
Data: from regulatory constraint to driver of innovation (Sphère Magazine, January 27, 2026)
ISFB2026-03-12T18:30:25+01:00February 3,2026|Press review, Digitalization and artificial intelligence, Regulation and compliance|