JULIUS BAER GRUPPE AG UNSP ADR EACH REP 0.2 ORD SHS Stock Forum

Julius Baer's CEO departure and the major write-down of loans to Signa group underscore risks in Switzerland's banks. Concerns are raised about the country's bank supervision and shock absorption capacity, considering its banking system is five times its GDP size.

Risky lending to affluent clients, especially for commercial real estate, may severely affect Julius Baer's financial health, leading to a business review. The bank's stock plummeted following the news.