Zurich Insurance shareholder equity slumps
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.
Read moreUBS and CS receive a ‘red notice’ from the U.S.A.
The two big Swiss banks have each caught fines in the U.S. again. This time the offenses didn’t happen so long ago.
Read moreAlain Berset’s tactics work again
Health insurance premiums will rise by 6.6 percent next year. Health Minister Alain Berset has again cleverly threaded the communication.
Read moreRetailer conquers virtual world with clever ideas
The U.S. supermarket chain Walmart has launched two projects in the so-called metaverse. In the process, of course, it has the business in mind.
Read moreGeorg Fischer Group moves with the times
Industrial corporation Georg Fischer helps its customers save money while protecting the environment. The company is jumping on three trends.
Read moreU.S. resumes inspections in Switzerland
The Americans will resume inspecting the preparation of financial statements in Switzerland. After a long pause they are now getting back to work.
Read moreLinkedin’s secret experiments
Business network Linkedin has conducted numerous experiments to improve its algorithms in the background. The results are astounding.
Read moreSwitzerland launches special gold coin
For the first time Switzerland has issued a gold coin with a face value of 25 francs for circulation. But this is not the only special feature.
Read moreU.S.A. punishes bad management of a company
The Americans are not squeamish about fining companies. Now, however, there is even a case where they are holding those responsible directly accountable.
Read moreHyatt hotels go one better on exclusivity
Luxury hotel chain Hyatt has launched a new brand. This time it’s about something very special that’s sure to be unique.
Read moreFinancial medicine for Zur Rose
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.
Read moreFour 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.
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