Statement of Kashya Hildebrand to the resignation of her husband Philipp Hildebrand as Chairman of the Swiss National Bank
 
 
I would like to apologize publicly and unreservedly to the Swiss People, the Swiss National Bank and most of all to my husband for my error in judgement regarding the foreign exchange transaction I made on August 15th 2011. I failed my husband by not considering the perception of a "conflict of interest" created by my purchase of dollars.
 
My husband is a man of the utmost integrity and I deeply regret that my actions might have led anyone to question this. He has spent the last 8 years rigorously pursuing a transparent policy in an effort to create a strong regulatory environment for Switzerland, which other countries are treating as a model. I am deeply remorseful for my own behaviour and my lack of recognition for its ramifications. I have an infinite respect for the institution and this wonderful country and am deeply sorry for the distraction and agitation I have caused.
 
Signed Kashya Hildebrand
 
PS. I ask for your understanding that I will not speak out further on this affair.