Raiffeisen banks in Neuchâtel reported a record year in 2025, exceeding 60,000 customers and posting a profit of 2.4 million Swiss francs. The results, described as “excellent” by company leadership, represent a significant milestone for the financial institutions.
Edy Maurer, Vice President of the Neuchâtel Federation of Raiffeisen Banks, attributed the success to “diversification.” “We are strengthening our position in the Neuchâtel market. In terms of investments, we are able to offer a multitude of products, particularly wealth management mandates. And we have also developed a whole sector linked to business customers,” Maurer said.
Other key financial indicators also showed growth during the 2025 fiscal year, according to a company statement released Monday. Total balance sheets increased by 220.8 million Swiss francs, a 6.7% rise, to reach 3.5 billion Swiss francs. The report also highlighted an 8% increase in commissions and service fees, reaching 7.6 million Swiss francs, driven by growth in investment and pension activities.
Network Modernization Nears Completion
Raiffeisen banks are optimistic about the future, having invested 6.4 million Swiss francs in developing their network of 11 agencies across the canton last year. The agency in La Neuveville will double in size, with an inauguration scheduled for Saturday, March 28. The recent competence center in Cernier will follow in early June, and the opening of the Colombier agency is planned for this summer.
