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Aryzta, a group focused on baked goods, has just achieved a ‘black zero’  in profits. But the challenges remain enormous.

Big bank UBS wanted to buy a company in the U.S.A. and put 1.4 billion dollars on the table for it. Now it becomes clear why nothing came of it.

For decades Basel-based pharmaceutical company Novartis has not allowed just anyone onto its premises – except with permission. That is set to change starting as of Monday.

The CSS health insurance group is having difficulties complying with legal solvency requirements. Instead of finding a permanent solution, the problems are simply being postponed.

Movements in the capital markets are causing insurers’ equities to shrink. Now, as in the case of Zurich Insurance, there is even an additional effect.

The two big Swiss banks have each caught fines in the U.S. again. This time the offenses didn’t happen so long ago.

Industrial corporation Georg Fischer helps its customers save money while protecting the environment. The company is jumping on three trends.

The Americans are not squeamish about fining companies. Now, however, there is even a case where they are holding those responsible directly accountable.

Mail-order pharmacy Zur Rose has made an offer to buy back a bond. The purpose behind this is likely to be the exchange of debt for equity.

In Switzerland around four million people use the Twint payment system. Now their payment options are expanding – thanks to a new collaboration.

Auditors are supposed to keep a close eye on accountants. But sometimes what this guild does is unbelievable.

Bankhaus Julius Baer has made a strategic move to enter the Chinese market. Their approach is original.

Swiss Federal Railways SBB and Swiss Post have come up with an ingenious idea. The tests for it are promising.

Swiss milk processor Emmi held a capital markets day. But the company failed to mention the most important info.

Basel-based insurance group Baloise has reached a milestone in its strategy. This is now also recognized from the outside.

The international hotel chain IHG with its brands Intercontinental and Holiday Inn has been attacked by cyber criminals. The revelations are fatal.

The Aevis Victoria Group, which operates in the hotel and hospital sector, has presented its half-year results. What is particularly exciting are the correlations.

Swiss Federal Railways – SBB – continues to produce losses. However, there are also bright spots in the half-year results.

The Competition Commission Weko has opened an investigation against a Swiss group. The latter may have tried to protect itself from competition. 

Swiss payment providers must prepare for more competition. This time, a new bank is launching a payment service.

The Swiss bank UBS surprisingly announced details of its capital management. Shareholders and management can rejoice.

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.

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.

Swiss food company Nestlé has launched a product of special significance in Brazil. Employees with hearing disabilities have tipped the scales in its favor.

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.