Swissquote Appoints Jan De Schepper As New CEO Of Yuh
Swissquote, the Swiss leader in digital banking, has appointed Jan De Schepper as the new Chief Executive Officer of Yuh with immediate effect. The transition follows Markus Schwab’s decision to step down in August 2025 to pursue a new challenge. The appointment reinforces Swissquote’s commitment to driving innovation within its digital finance ecosystem.
De Schepper, 49, joined Swissquote in 2015 and has been a member of the Executive Board, serving as . His appointment signals continuity in leadership and strategic alignment with Swissquote’s broader vision of expanding its presence in digital banking and fintech innovation. He will continue to sit on Swissquote’s Executive Board while overviewing Yuh’s management and direction.
Markus Schwab’s tenure saw Yuh emerge as Switzerland’s quickest-growing , gaining significant market traction in savings, investing, and payments. His leadership assisted Yuh capture hundreds of thousands of users since its inception, strengthening its reputation as a trusted and accessible fintech brand within the Swissquote ecosystem.
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De Schepper’s Vision For Growth And Integration
In his dual role, Jan De Schepper will integrate Yuh more closely with Swissquote’s broader product portfolio, combining the firm’s strengths in digital banking, trading, and asset management. His focus will be on expanding Yuh’s capabilities beyond payments and investing, with an emphasis on user experience and digital engagement across demographics.
Commenting on the transition, Mark Bürki, CEO of Swissquote, thanked Markus Schwab for his leadership and confirmed that Yuh will continue to benefit from strategic alignment with the parent company. “I am delighted to be ushering in the next phase of growth at Yuh with Jan De Schepper. His dual role will consolidate future product development and ensure tighter integration with Swissquote, strengthening the brand even further,” Bürki said.
Under De Schepper’s leadership, Yuh is expected to leverage Swissquote’s technology infrastructure and regulatory expertise to enhance its offerings. The integration strategy aims to scale Yuh’s reach across new segments, boost , and introduce features that align with evolving user behaviors in personal finance and investing.
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Swissquote’s Broader Position In Digital Banking
Swissquote remains Switzerland’s market leader in digital banking, with more than three million financial platforms. The company’s services span equities, forex, crypto assets, and investment answers, reflecting its evolution from an online broker to a full-spectrum digital bank. As of June 2025, Swissquote held CHF 80 billion in assets and managed over 708,000 accounts globally.
The group’s expansion continues through subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, with offices in major financial hubs including London, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Its diversified operations encompass trading, savings, lending, and crypto services, all supported by Swissquote’s secure, technology-driven banking model.
Following its July 2025 move to become Yuh’s sole shareholder, Swissquote now fully controls one of Switzerland’s most dynamic digital finance platforms. This strategic consolidation is expected to accelerate innovation, streamline governance, and position both entities for leadership in a rapidly .
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