9. Assets pledged

At September 30, 2021, securities in the amount of CHF 4 093.1 mn (December 31, 2020: CHF 3 954.7 mn) are collateral for a credit line of CHF 700 mn (December 31, 2020: CHF 700 mn). At September 30, 2021, CHF 248 mn short-term loan is outstanding (December 31, 2020: CHF 63 mn).