Economics
SNB Faces Gathering Storm on Work Culture With Lawmaker Scrutiny
A Swiss national flag flies in front of the Swiss National Bank in Bern.
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The Swiss National Bank is facing intensifying national scrutiny for its work culture as lawmakers focus on emerging allegations of discrimination against women.
Twelve female members of parliament have tabled a motion asking how the SNB aims to boost the number of female managers, what it’s doing to prevent ill treatment and whether it has an ombudsman to deal with complaints. The proposal has yet to be debated.