Switzerland continues to cozy up to China
The EU has sanctioned China for human rights violations. Yet Switzerland is doing an egg dance about it instead of speaking clearly.
Read moreInvestors trust Baloise more than Swiss Life
Normally, bond issues by insurance groups are unspectacular. But now they are causing a stir at the Baloise Group and at the Swiss Life Group.
Read moreSwitzerland as a rock in the surf?
Switzerland stands like a rock in the world, barely moving even when everything around is shifting. But now it wants to give up this advantage.
Read moreComparis in a downward spiral
The online comparison service Comparis tries to assist consumers with competent analysis. But that doesn’t always seem to be true, and that is scratching at the company’s foundation.
Read moreBaloise Group emulates Helvetia
Basel-based insurer Baloise makes management decisions similar to those of Helvetia Insurance. But the omens are usually completely different.
Read moreFederal pension fund squanders around four billion
The federal government’s pension fund, Publica, missed adjustments in its investments. The implications for those affected are enormous.
Read moreEuropeans lose their appetite for premium chocolate
The growth of chocolate manufacturers, such as Lindt & Sprüngli, is slowing down. The culprits for this trend can quickly be found.
Read moreSwiss specialty clinic makes headlines
The quality of medical services still plays far-too-little a role in the Swiss healthcare system. But some stakeholders want to change that.
Read moreLabor shortage takes one industry by surprise
Shortage of workers is felt in many places in Switzerland. But an industry is complaining about staff shortages where they had hardly appeared. And the reasons are also surprising.
Read moreGermany overtakes Switzerland in crypto
The crypto world is upside down due to bankruptcies of providers. Germany is increasing the protection of investors and thus also improving its attractiveness to Switzerland.
Read moreIs UBS becoming megalomaniac again?
The big Swiss bank UBS wants to take on Wall Street banks again. But the beleaguered Swiss bank wants to leave one area out.
Read moreSwitzerland’s most anti-SME politicians
The Civic Democrats are the economic promoters in Switzerland. But an analysis of the votes shows who is putting the brakes on business the most.
Read moreIT company dismisses all employees with immediate effect
The IT firm, Dynamic Data Development, has fired its entire staff – effective immediately. Earlier, the public prosecutor had marched in.
Read moreConfederation and cantons should hold SNB accountable
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has called off the distribution to the Confederation and cantons. But they would probably not have to do without.
Read moreU.S. finally brings order to the crypto world
There are many dishonest acts going on in the digital assets sector. But the U.S. is holding some perpetrators accountable, sending an important signal to the crypto world.
Read moreEngelberg-Titlis mountain railroads flourish again
The ski resorts have shaken off the corona virus crisis. The most impressive example of this is a look at the Engelberg-Trübsee-Titlis mountain railroads.
Read moreBleak outlook for the world?
The World Economic Forum WEF publishes its latest risk report. But the ‘end of the world’ is also speckled by bright spots.
Read moreEgyptian oligarch’s new Swiss project
Egyptian star investor Samih Sawiris has turned the Andermatt area into a tourism magnet. Now he is going to help another Swiss mountain resort.
Read moreFederal Council forges strategic plan
The new Swiss government has set its priorities. Some goals, however, seem unattainable in light of the vested interests.
Read moreSwitzerland continues to accommodate the Chinese
Switzerland and China are moving ever closer together. Now Switzerland is taking another step towards the Middle Kingdom.
Read moreRaiffeisen chief economist: “An island of bliss”
The world is out of joint in many places. But one country is mastering its way in exemplary fashion.
Read moreCrypto suddenly regains value
The rehashing of insolvency cases in the crypto space has delivered negative surprises. Now it turns out that things can go in the other direction, too.
Read moreChina sends vote of confidence to Switzerland
Switzerland and China cooperate in numerous areas. Now the two countries are moving closer together on one more issue.
Read moreSwiss National Bank SNB loses almost everywhere
The Swiss National Bank SNB incurred a mega loss in the capital markets last year. Only one position went slightly up.
Read moreLuxury watch second-hand market ticking along
The second-hand market for luxury watches is flourishing. The problem of authenticity is now being solved by one well-known manufacturer itself.
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