Federal judges overturn emergency law in CS collapse
Switzerland forced Credit Suisse into an emergency merger with UBS. But court proceedings bring details to light that show how wrong this move was.
Read moreEven Bhutan overtakes Switzerland in crypto
The applications of blockchains are advancing rapidly worldwide. Now the small kingdom of Bhutan is showing Switzerland how easy E-ID can be.
Read moreApple investors whisper the Nokia word
The Apple Group is struggling with its weak iPhone 17 launch and disappointed investors. There is talk of a decline similar to that of the Nokia slump.
Read moreCoveted Swiss Franc brings Switzerland 33 billion per year
The Swiss franc’s status as a ‘safe haven’ is bringing Switzerland cash. However, this leaves the National Bank with only one option for action.
Read moreEconomiesuisse tackles three Herculean tasks
The umbrella organization of Swiss business, Economiesuisse, is taking a combative stance on three issues. For Switzerland is a lot at stake.
Read moreWeleda delves deeper into its brown past
Weleda has made again headlines for its role during the Nazi era. The natural cosmetics manufacturer is now responding with a detailed investigation.
Read moreCourt increases prison sentence for financial wizard Homm
The Federal Criminal Court has doubled the prison sentence for failed hedge fund manager Florian Homm. Only one thing can help him now.
Read moreSwiss Supermarket chain Spar changes hands
Spar, Switzerland’s oldest retailer, has been sold to a group of investors. There are many changes within the Swiss management team.
Read moreGerman auto industry makes a comeback
Long time, there was only bad news for Mercedes, Volkswagen and BMW. This is changing and offers opportunities for Swiss automotive suppliers.
Read moreNestlé unexpectedly removes Sun King Freixe
Food giant Nestlé is replacing its CEO Laurent Freixe with immediate effect. It seems that it was not only his love affair that sealed his fate.
Read moreTrump approaches his economic policy goal
US president Donald Trump is on the verge of achieving a key point in his economic policy program. After that, priorities will change.
Read moreSpotify tests customers’ pain treshold
Companies have to raise their prices regularly in order to remain competitive. However, as Spotify shows, old rates continue to exist behind the scenes.
Read moreValais ploy leads to F-35 fixed price debacle
Due to linguistic diversity, misunderstandings are a daily occurrence in Switzerland. Viola Amherd took advantage of this when purchasing US fighter jets.
Read moreSwiss sacred Sunday sales
The Swiss have a far-reaching decision to make. Tradition versus modernity and the role of the state are all on the agenda.
Read moreTrump makes new part of the financial sector happy
US President Donald Trump has issued a new directive that is good news for private equity and crypto. Swiss providers are also likely to benefit.
Read moreSwiss Hotels constantly seek government funding
The Swiss hotel industry has become accustomed to an unhealthy practice of subsidies. This should be abolished, not just because of tight state coffers.
Read moreOpaque paper from the Attorney General for printing money
The Office of the Swiss Attorney General recently imposed heavy fines on the family-owned company Sicpa. Now the authorities trivialize those offenses.
Read moreInvestors Thiel and Wood are keen about a crypto firm
Good investments are hard to find in the world of digital currencies. However, two major investors are now putting millions into a small crypto company.
Read moreNew gulf airline sets sight on Switzerland
An Arab airline will soon be competing with Swiss. But Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways are also coming under pressure from Riyadh Air.
Read moreBAG declares health insurer dead
The Federal Office of Public Health BAG revokes the license of the health insurer KluG. Shady practices and negligence of the regulator come to light.
Read moreSwitzerland lured into US trap
Switzerland is upset about the erratic US President Trump, even though he is merely continuing with his strategy. The problems clearly lie on the Swiss side.
Read moreHolcim spin-off Amrize flops
Swiss Cement company Holcim has listed its North American business separately on the stock exchange. This has paid off for skeptical investors.
Read moreSwissness law backfires in tariff dispute
Switzerland wanted to protect “Switzerland” and the Swiss cross in a globalized world. But this is now becoming a stumbling block with the US.
Read moreTrump snubs Keller-Sutter in Washington
Switzerland dispatched President Karin Keller-Sutter to dissuade Trump from imposing high punitive tariffs. But this all went completely pear shaped.
Read moreKnowledge will become thinking in future
Artificial intelligence AI is permeating the world of work. However, the skills that people will need in the future lie beyond rote learning.
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