Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and one of the world’s largest financial centres. Most Swiss banks have their headquarters in Zurich and there are numerous foreign banks in the Greater Zurich Area. By far the most important sector in the economy of Zurich is the service industry, which employs nearly four fifths of workers. Located in Zurich, the Swiss Stock Exchange is the fourth most prominent stock exchange in the world. Ten of the country’s 50 largest companies have their head offices in Zurich
