2 insiders bought €60k of shares over the last 90 days, the latest filed 18 Aug 2026.
Walliser Kantonalbank, founded in 1917, is a Finance & Banking company based in Sion, Switzerland. Its directors and officers file their transactions with SIX SER. Over the twelve months to 18 October 2026, 18 filings were filed, from 2 insiders.
The record shows 8 purchases on the open market worth €60k, made by 2 insiders, against 10 sales worth €405k by 2 insiders. On balance, insiders were net sellers of €345k. Unlike grants, an open-market purchase is paid for by the insider, at the market price. Among those who bought: 2 senior executives. The largest single trade was a sale of €65k, published on 1 April 2026.
In the case of 4 purchases, another manager of the company was buying within the same 30 days. When several insiders buy within a few weeks of each other, analysts speak of a cluster purchase. The last purchase on record was published on 18 August 2026, which is 60 days ago. Publication is fast: at least half of the trades appear on SIX SER on the same day. This delay matters because a trade only becomes useful information once it is public. A sale on its own says little: insiders also sell to pay tax, fund a purchase or diversify.
Across the 178 companies tracked on its exchange, the median is 9 filings; at 18 filings, this issuer sits above that mark. Since 2023, the database holds 27 purchases and 21 sales by insiders of the company.
Other companies in the same sector with recent insider buying flagged by our signals: First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and Avidia Bancorp, Inc. Source: insider filings from SIX SER. Past trades are no guide to future returns.
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Walliser Kantonalbank (WKB), also known as Banque Cantonale du Valais, is a leading Swiss cantonal bank listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SMI/SPI) in Switzerland. Founded in 1917, it is structured as a public-law corporation and holds a banking licence under FINMA supervision. Its headquarters are in Sion, in the canton of Valais, where it has historically played the role of a proximity bank supporting local households, businesses and the regional economy.
WKB operates as a universal bank with a strong regional franchise. Its business model spans retail banking, corporate banking and asset management. The bank offers a broad product set, including current accounts and payments, cards, mortgages and lending, pension and insurance-related solutions, investment advisory, discretionary and advisory wealth management, securities services and digital banking tools. This multi-line setup enables WKB to serve private clients, SMEs, public entities and more affluent wealth-management customers.
From a competitive standpoint, WKB stands out through its deep knowledge of the Valais economic fabric, its branch-led distribution model and its ability to combine relationship banking with digital capabilities. In its recent disclosures, the bank describes itself as one of the more efficient banks in Switzerland and highlights a sizeable branch network in the canton. It also states that it holds roughly a 25% share of the Valais banking market, reinforcing its position as a regional reference institution. This domestic franchise is a key strategic asset, especially in a market where trust, proximity and long-term client relationships remain important.
Geographically, the bank is overwhelmingly focused on Valais, its home market and core growth base. Its footprint extends across both valley-floor and mountain regions, reflecting the canton’s geography and the need to maintain local access points for retail and SME customers. While the bank’s core remains regional, its wealth-management and advisory capabilities give it exposure to clients with broader financial needs within Switzerland.
Recent developments have been important. In 2025, WKB launched its Strategy 2030, which builds on its earlier strategic vision and is centered on customer experience, bank-wide management, operational excellence and digital touchpoints. More than twenty projects are reportedly underway as part of this transformation agenda. The bank also refreshed its board for the 2025–2029 term, adding directors with expertise in legal, compliance, audit, digital transformation and industrial strategy. In parallel, WKB has continued to strengthen its asset-management and wealth-management capabilities. As a SIX Swiss Exchange issuer, the bank remains subject to Swiss listed-company disclosure standards, including ad hoc publicity and governance requirements.
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Over the last 90 days, 2 filings published between 18 August and 12 October 2026: 1 open-market purchase by insiders for €7,557, 1 sale for €26k.
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