Basel’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.
Read moreNew “Thinking Steps” from Martullo-Blocher
Right wing National Councilor and entrepreneur Magdalena Martullo-Blocher is known for her “Seven Thinking Steps”. Now she offers new advice.
Read moreThe U.S.A. and China are converging economically
The United States of America and China are constantly at loggerheads – at least that is the tenor. But now they are settling a decade-old dispute in an unusual place.
Read moreClearance at Credit Suisse
The crisis-ridden bank Credit Suisse has to cut costs. Now the first details about job cuts are leaking out.
Read moreAllianz Suisse hits the bull’s eye
The activities of the German insurance giant Allianz in Switzerland are going well. One area in particular stands out in the half-year.
Read moreTurbulences over wind power in Switzerland
A study has analyzed the potential for wind energy in Switzerland. But opponents are upset and picking apart the analysis.
Read moreBaloise Group breathes a sigh of relief
Baloise Group CEO Gert de Winter has just recovered from cancer. A lot of work await him.
Read moreHow Germany secretly plans nationalizations
During the energy crisis, civil servants were preparing all kinds of measures in their offices. Germany seems to have been particularly eager.
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