I recently read that around 78% of the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) shares are owned by public entities, while the rest is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Is this an unusual ownership structure for a central bank? What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of having a portion of a central bank publicly traded?
Thanks.
Is the ownership structure of the Swiss National Bank unusual for a central bank?
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