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From 1 March, Fabrice Constantin will become the new CFO of Walliser Kantonalbank; he joins internally from the Division Market Services and succeeds Christian Donzé, who will retire in the second half of 2027. The bank is consolidating asset management and advisory activities into the new division "Asset management and institutional clients", whose head, Cédric Travelletti, will also become deputy CEO. The measures are part of Strategy 2030 and aim to strengthen regional ties and expand expertise in asset management. » More on finanzen.net

Walliser Kantonalbank increased operating profit in H1 2026 by 2.9% to CHF 72.5m and net profit by 4.4% to CHF 63.6m. Operating income rose 2.6% to CHF 147.1m, driven by commission and asset management business (+9.6% to CHF 28.2m) and an increase in assets under management to CHF 19.1bn (+4.3%). Net interest income was stable at -0.2% to CHF 103.5m, and mortgage loans rose 1.9% to CHF 14.3bn. The cost/income ratio was 46.3%, in line with the previous year. The bank now expects “good results” for 2026, provided the geopolitical situation does not worsen. » More on finanzen.net

Walliser Kantonalbank reports a decline in profit for fiscal year 2025. The bank cites the ongoing low interest rate environment, which is weighing on earnings, as the main cause. No specific figures were provided in the brief release. » More on finanzen.net