7 General and administrative expenses

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in CHF thousands

 

2019

 

2018

 

+/− %

*

As a result of the introduction of IFRS 16 “Leasing” from 1 January 2019, only the expenses from short-term or low value leases are recognised as general and administrative expenses. The provisions according to IAS 17 “Leasing” apply for 2018. On account of the decision to adopt the modified retrospective approach, the comparison year was not restated. Consequently, general and administrative expenses in the previous year contain all expenses classified as expenses from operating leases.

**

See note 28 for details.

Occupancy *

 

–7'449

 

–10'252

 

–27.3

Expenses for IT, machinery and other equipment *

 

–27'052

 

–31'875

 

–15.1

Information and communication expenses

 

–19'355

 

–16'636

 

16.3

Marketing and public relations

 

–9'320

 

–10'871

 

–14.3

Consulting and audit fees

 

–5'725

 

–8'260

 

–30.7

Capital tax and other tax

 

–364

 

–455

 

–20.0

Provisions for legal and litigation risks **

 

4'724

 

–973

 

 

Material costs

 

–1'201

 

–1'409

 

–14.8

Legal and representation costs

 

–1'681

 

–2'362

 

–28.8

Litigation costs

 

–474

 

–220

 

115.0

Supervision fees

 

–1'258

 

–1'227

 

2.5

Contributions to Deposit Protection Fund

 

–1'908

 

–1'024

 

86.3

Other general and administrative expenses

 

–5'484

 

–5'218

 

5.1

Total general and administrative expenses

 

–76'547

 

–90'783

 

–15.7