Moody’s Raises Bank Financial Strength Rating on BCV from Baa1 to A3

Lausanne, Switzerland, 12 October 2011 – Rating agency Moody’s announced this morning that it has raised BCV's Bank Financial Strength Rating (BFSR) from C- to C, which maps to A3 on its long-term rating scale.

In upgrading the Bank’s “stand-alone” rating, Moody’s emphasized BCV’s well established franchise in Vaud Canton and in Switzerland, solid capitalization, sound liquidity and funding profile, along with the Bank’s improved risk-management systems and moderate risk appetite. Moody’s also affirmed its A1 long-term rating on BCV, with a stable outlook.

BCV’s management welcomes this announcement, which recognizes the Bank’s strong financial position and the ongoing efforts over the last several years.

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Gregory Duong, Investor Relations Officer
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