Fritz Leutwiler
Fritz Leutwiler was a prominent Swiss banker and politician who served as the President of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) from 1970 to 1980. He is best known for his role during the Chiasso Affair in 1977, where he orchestrated a significant financial rescue for the Swissische Kreditanstalt (SKA) amidst a crisis involving substantial losses and the risk of a banking panic. His decisive leadership and support for coordinated interventions among major banks helped stabilize the financial situation at that time, showcasing his influence in Swiss banking history.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 6.00 | 0.13% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 12,308 | $700,000 | 995$ |
| Totals | 2 | 8,654,622 | 12,308 | $700,000 | 995$ |
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Switzerland:
Fritz Leutwiler spoke about the challenges posed by American judicial imperialism.
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Switzerland:
Fritz Leutwiler was the president of the Swiss National Bank who spoke about the SKA's financial situation in 1977.
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