Switzerland – valley of the clueless
Every year the Swiss spend the proud sum of around 90 billion Swiss francs on healthcare. Hardly anyone knows for what specifically.
Read moreJoy of two World Cup goals costs four billion dollars
The footballers from Saudi Arabia have surprisingly won the World Cup against Argentina with 2 to 1. However, the joy over this is really about the money.
Read moreSwitzerland outperforms EU countries in freight transport
Switzerland wants to shift freight traffic from the roads to the railways. It is succeeding in this and, looking at EU countries, it is ahead twice.
Read moreInflation only affects those without alternatives
Inflation is visible almost everywhere. However, it also stands out that only one group of people is affected by the problem.
Read moreWorld famous museum falls out of the frame
The Fondation Beyeler is known for its art collection. Now, in its anniversary year, the museum is doing without an important source of income.
Read moreFinance chief explains unprofitable deal of an insurer
Vaudoise Insurance has bought back its own shares and actually lost money in the process. The CFO tells muula.ch why he is nevertheless satisfied.
Read moreHolcim Group continues to clean up legacy issues
The merger of cement group Holcim with French competitor Lafarge has led to difficulties. Now comes the next step to leave ‘LafargeHolcim’ behind.
Read moreA glimmer of hope for the crypto world
A major player in the crypto world, the FTX exchange, has filed in the U. S. for creditor protection. And there is surprising news from the start of Chapter 11 proceedings.
Read moreSaucy New Coin Scam
The crypto world has been shaken up. Now authorities are pressing charges in a coin fraud case abroad, that could have happened in Switzerland.
Read moreSwiss hotels rejoice too soon
The Federal Council has created new rules for accommodation providers on booking platforms. Switzerland is rejoicing – but it should be crying.
Read moreFederal government wages far too high
Switzerland pays its civil servants too well. It affects one group in particular, who really wouldn’t need it, one minister revealed.
Read moreHorror scenarios from UBS
The Swiss bank UBS is trying to estimate developments for the year 2023. These horror scenarios are not that improbable.
Read moreWind shifts in Swiss foreign trade
Switzerland’s imports and exports have been characterized by growth. But the global economy is also slowing down Swiss trade – although one country can still be relied upon.
Read moreA clear message from Zurich Insurance
Global group Zurich Insurance has set itself new strategic goals. All activities will be subordinated to exactly one point.
Read moreSergio Ermotti: “We have the size”
The CEO of Agnelli Holding, John Elkann, has strongly criticized the insurance industry. The chairman of reinsurer Swiss Re, Sergio Ermotti, immediately countered that criticism on muula.ch.
Read moreFederal Court elegantly gets out of the affair
The Federal Supreme Court should call off the Federal Assembly on the amendment of the Energy Act. But it rejected a corresponding appeal and still showed sympathy with the legal case.
Read moreSwiss real estate sometimes becoming more affordable
Residential real estate prices are continuing to rise rapidly in Switzerland. However, it’s not all uphill.
Read morePrivate equity firm helps Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse is moving forward with the announced restructuring of its investment bank. But the deal with a U.S. firm is dragging on for years.
Read moreGlobal M&A activity collapses
Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) fell sharply in the third quarter. Compared to the same quarter last year, four sectors in particular stand out.
Read moreSecret spending habits at Republik media
Organizations are supposed to keep a lot of secrets. But everything comes out at some point, as an example from the media industry shows.
Read moreDid ABB Group made a mistake with an IPO?
The Swiss Alfred Büchi revolutionized drive technology. After 100 years the ABB Group found this no longer exciting, but it could be proven wrong.
Read moreSwiss crypto providers give the all-clear
The crypto world is out of control with the problems at the famous exchange FTX. But two major Swiss providers are making surprising statements.
Read more1.5 billion dollars in just one evening
Auctions of art collections are usually already spectacular. But what happened in New York will go down in the history books several times over.
Read moreEntire crypto world turned upside down
The world of Bitcoins, Ethereums & Co. has become quite established. However, some developments in crypto are just incredible at the moment.
Read moreEconomists fight for the truth
The pandemic has shown how disagreement among virologists can play out. Now economists are arguing, and this could be fatal for Switzerland.
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