FIFA’s new Billions
Spain has won the 2026 World Cup. Now, billions from FIFA, the world soccer governing body, are flowing across the globe.
Read moreSwitzerland revises cause of death in the CS case
Switzerland is spinning fairy tales about the collapse of the bank Credit Suisse. That’s why the country is having a hard time accepting new regulations.
Read moreBank J. Safra Sarasin with Billions in Loss Carryforwards
J. Safra Sarasin Bank has not publicly reported any losses in the billions. Yet these big losses do appear in the books for tax purposes.
Read moreSwitzerland expands its surveillance state once again
Surveillance of citizens and businesses is increasing sharply in Switzerland. One small canton in particular stands out for all the wrong reasons.
Read moreJulius Bär refers to cash by its proper name
Opinions differ on the nature of cash. But Zurich based bank Julius Bär uses now an unusual term for an important reason.
Read moreRichemont is saving its way to wealth
Luxury goods group Richemont saw a significant increase in profits during the past fiscal year. But things aren’t going quite as well as they used to.
Read moreSwiss farmers’ cartel Fenaco slowly falls apart
The agricultural cooperative Fenaco saw another decline in revenue and profits in 2025. It appears that this cartel suffer under those who break ranks.
Read moreSwatch Group fends off second US corporate raider
An US-investor sought to join the board of directors at the Swatch Group. However, shareholders, led by the Hayek family, have prevailed.
Read moreSwitzerland needs to say “thank you” to Zurich
Only four cantons truly shape the Swiss economy. Private sector activity plays a key role, and the global soccer federation FIFA has a noticeable impact.
Read moreA Baloise Moment at the Swatch Group
The Baloise Group was attacked by a “vulture fund” and no longer exists. Something similar could now happen to the Swatch Group.
Read moreZurich emerging as a hub for commodities
The city on the Limmat, Zurich, is attracting commodities and mining industries. Events are vying for the attention of gold prospectors and investors.
Read moreSwiss inflation is skyrocketing
Inflation is picking up in Switzerland. However, the major surge in inflation caused by the U.S.-Israeli war of aggression against Iran is yet to come.
Read moreSoccer expands its billion-dollar-business
The World Cup is set to kick off soon in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.A. Key ranking highlights show how lucrative soccer has become.
Read moreIran War brings awaited Inflation to Swiss Central Bank
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is keeping key interest at zero percent. However, the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran is playing into Switzerland’s hands.
Read moreSwisscom Forms a Cartel in Italy
Swisscom has a lot of work with another billion Euro acquisition in Italy. But to tackle this, the state-owned company is teaming up with competitors.
Read moreOil prices are skyrocketing
The war waged by the U.S. and Israel against Iran has dire consequences for the world. Yet the Americans could use a trick to solve their main problem.
Read moreThe U.S. Makes Two Major Advances in Crypto
Americans have recognized the potential of cryptocurrencies. Even amid the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, they are pushing hard on blockchain-money.
Read moreU.S. President Trump makes same mistake as Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump has allowed himself to be dragged into a war with Iran for no good reason. The U.S. is already certain to emerge as the loser.
Read moreSwiss stocks are good investments even in times of war
In a long-term study, the private bank Pictet shows that investing in Swiss stocks always pays off. However, investors need to keep two things in mind.
Read moreIran conflict highlights global economic risks
The attack by Israel and the US on the Islamic Republic of Iran poses many dangers for the world. US President Donald Trump has the most to fear.
Read moreSwiss response to escalation in Middle East
The current crisis in the Middle East is affecting all air traffic, including that of airline Swiss. But this time, it’s not just alternative routes that are blocked.
Read moreFINMA pulls the plug on Bank MBaer
The Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has liquidated MBaer Merchant Bank. Around 700 customers with 4.9 billion Swiss francs are affected.
Read moreHow ChatGPT and Coop inflate their sales figures
All companies try to generate high sales. But the figures do not always reflect actual sales, as some examples show.
Read moreFederal statisticians conjure up inflation
The Federal Statistical Office is adjusting the way it calculates inflation in Switzerland. This will enable the country to escape from unpopular deflation.
Read moreKeller-Sutter reveals real reason for CS’s downfall
Switzerland is telling all kinds of fairy tales about why crisis-stricken bank Credit Suisse disappeared. But the finance minister is talking herself into trouble.
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