Federal government enforces statute of limitations
The Federal Tax Administration has set new limitation periods in motion. It concerns the claim for the refund of withholding tax.
Read moreUBS makes a surprising announcement
The Swiss bank UBS surprisingly announced details of its capital management. Shareholders and management can rejoice.
Read moreBaloise comments on earthquake event
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 shook the city of Basel and the surrounding area on Saturday evening. Now the insurer Baloise reveals some details about the damage.
Read moreBasel housing protection law produces strange effects
The new Housing Protection Act has been in force in Basel since May 2022. The excesses of the whole thing have come to light with a precedent.
Read moreHow competitors get a leg up on one another
Reinsurer Swiss Re has spoken out several times ahead of the annual industry meeting in Monte Carlo. Surprisingly often, the focus is on just one topic.
Read moreMonetary value illusion of a special kind
The death of Queen Elizabeth II is accompanied by very practical problems. Central banks around the world are under pressure to act.
Read moreNestlé sets a new product trend
Swiss food company Nestlé has launched a product of special significance in Brazil. Employees with hearing disabilities have tipped the scales in its favor.
Read moreBasel’s disease spills over to Zurich
Basel is not only known for its pharmaceutical industry, but the city also gives talk because it distributes signs everywhere. Now this ‘disease’ is also proliferating in Zurich.
Read moreU.S. tax authority gives its blessing to Swiss tax model
U.S. construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has spent years in dispute with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service over matters involving the Swiss unit. Now the group is winning.
Read moreAlpiq’s head of finance can sleep well at night
Despite the energy crisis, Luca Baroni, the CFO of the Alpiq energy group, has no money worries. Unlike the Axpo Group, for example, his company seems to have done a few things right.
Read moreFederal Councillor Parmelin fails with his Round Table
With much fanfare, Federal Councilor Guy Parmelin launched a round table on the subject of tenancy law during his time as Federal President. Now, the whole thing is being quietly buried.
Read moreSwitzerland keeps Germany on tenterhooks
In the energy crisis, countries are leaving no stone unturned to cover the gas needs of their populations in an emergency. Switzerland, however, is not in favor of a solidarity agreement with Germany.
Read moreHelvetia CEO makes a fool of himself in video
The head of the Helvetia insurance group, Philipp Gmür, explains the half-year results in a video. However, he omits important details.
Read moreApple changes product strategy
The Apple Group has launched numerous new products. With the Apple Watch, the tech company is even pursuing a different strategy.
Read moreSwiss banks do not want to accept change in law
The Swiss banks want to influence an adjustment of the criminal law. They welcome the closing of a legal loophole – but not like this.
Read moreProfit triples at Ruag International
In the first half of the year, the Ruag International armaments group posted a strong increase in net profit. However, not all of the results were operational.
Read moreAuditor EY wants to split itself up
Auditing firms are pilloried for controlling companies and offering consulting services at the same time. EY now wants to escape the problem.
Read moreTips to speed up decision making
Top managers have to make many decisions every day. Simple recipes help to prevent bosses from mulling over a problem forever.
Read moreSummer Theater of the Swiss Government
Switzerland has discovered the energy crisis as an issue. Politicians are not only giving absurd advice on how to save energy, but the headless actions of the state are also becoming clear.
Read moreThe traditional group Von Roll rises from its sickbed
Traditional Swiss company Von Roll suffered a slump in profits in the first half of the year. However, some mega-trends seem to help the crisis-ridden company get back on its feet.
Read moreUBS is emulating Elon Musk
The big bank UBS announced a takeover worth billions of Dollars, in a gushing statement. Now, it is sheepishly back-pedaling.
Read moreThe Airline Swiss and the Baur au Lac join forces
The airline Swiss currently has almost nothing but negative headlines. But now it has pulled off a coup to underscore its claim to be a premium carrier.
Read moreDoing business in China is still ‘en vogue’
The tensions with China are causing companies to put their business in China to the test. However, a German group shows how Swiss companies can also deal with the situation.
Read moreAre there any more cheating airlines in Switzerland?
Airlines are suffering from staff shortages following the coronavirus pandemic. Swiss is not alone in relying on emergency personnel from cheaper countries.
Read moreCanton Zurich sends a hospital to intensive care
There are far too many hospitals in Switzerland. The canton of Zurich stands firm with one clinic and withdraws all state service contracts from it. Those responsible are happy.
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