Four million get more options
In Switzerland around four million people use the Twint payment system. Now their payment options are expanding – thanks to a new collaboration.
Read moreArguably the world’s dumbest auditors
Auditors are supposed to keep a close eye on accountants. But sometimes what this guild does is unbelievable.
Read moreSNB takes U.S. Federal Reserve as role model
The Swiss central bank, SNB, has raised the key interest rates by 0.75 percentage points, analogous to the U.S. central bank, the Fed. However, the explanations sound different.
Read moreU.S. Federal Reserve takes a firm grip
The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank – the Fed – has raised interest rates for the fifth time this year. The statements of the head of the Fed Jerome Powell get under the skin.
Read moreBank Julius Baer makes unusual strategic move
Bankhaus Julius Baer has made a strategic move to enter the Chinese market. Their approach is original.
Read moreCrypto bleeds despite successful Ethereum merge
Crypto markets usually do exactly the opposite of what investors expect. After Ethereum’s ‘merge’ many hoped for price increases – but they didn’t come.
Read moreNumber of ultra-rich explodes
Credit Suisse has published its Global Wealth Report for the 13th time. The number of ultra-wealthy exploded – but not in Switzerland.
Read moreSBB and Swiss Post surprise with a simple idea
Swiss Federal Railways SBB and Swiss Post have come up with an ingenious idea. The tests for it are promising.
Read moreAuthorities blown away in federal court
The Federal Court has given a municipality the right to have its own regulations regarding wind turbines. The case also sets back the Swiss Federal Office of Energy.
Read moreMilky figures at milk processor Emmi
Swiss milk processor Emmi held a capital markets day. But the company failed to mention the most important info.
Read moreBaloise Group ascends to a noble circle
Basel-based insurance group Baloise has reached a milestone in its strategy. This is now also recognized from the outside.
Read moreStarbucks once again steaming ahead
Coffee house chain Starbucks once led the market in cities with cozy cafes and free Internet. Now the Americans have another brilliant idea.
Read moreThe Swiss are drawn to faraway places again
The Swiss population’s need for travel continues unabated, according to Tui Suisse. But it’s not just beach vacations that are high on the agenda this coming winter.
Read moreNew therapy for the Swiss healthcare system
The president of Santésuisse, Martin Landolt, wants to fight the rise in premiums within the health care system. His attempt could bring improvement.
Read moreHow hackers exposed a hotel chain
The international hotel chain IHG with its brands Intercontinental and Holiday Inn has been attacked by cyber criminals. The revelations are fatal.
Read moreBlackrock sees a new situation on capital markets
U.S. investment giant Blackrock has identified a fundamental change in the stock markets. However, some things also remain constant.
Read moreSwitzerland’s dirty environmental regulations
The energy crisis has already led to unorthodox measures. Now Switzerland is even relaxing the limits on pollutant emissions.
Read moreSwiss Government lags behind on Russia dossier
The Swiss Federal Council took further decisions on Russia at its meeting on Friday. But others have already beaten the committee to the punch.
Read moreThe secrets of Aevis Victoria’s success
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.
Read moreSBB remains stuck in the red
Swiss Federal Railways – SBB – continues to produce losses. However, there are also bright spots in the half-year results.
Read moreWeko takes pharmaceutical company Novartis to task
The Competition Commission Weko has opened an investigation against a Swiss group. The latter may have tried to protect itself from competition.
Read moreImportant signal for economic development
There are many indicators for the gloominess of the economy. But a sign of the times is the non plus ultra.
Read moreSeco screws up on GDP figures
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Seco, has published incorrect figures for gross domestic product – GDP. Numerous values had to be adjusted.
Read moreTwint & Co. get some revolutionary competition
Swiss payment providers must prepare for more competition. This time, a new bank is launching a payment service.
Read moreFederal 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.
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