Wealth tax for the super-rich is on the way
The G20 countries have agreed on effective taxation of the ultra-rich. Switzerland is of course on board.
Read moreSwiss Olympic equipment from On has a blemish
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are open. But the Swiss team has put sporting goods manufacturer On there in a quandary.
Read moreHermès heir loses case before Geneva courts
There are always disputes in Swiss courts over part of the Hermès inheritance. However, the Geneva judiciary has now taken a firm stance on one matter.
Read moreGermany bans luxury brand Chanel
Developments in Germany are now worrying. Politicians are no longer in control of the situation and are placing a heavy burden on companies.
Read moreThree teenagers become billionaires
One of the richest women in the world is distributing her wealth in an unusual way. Swiss assets also ends up in new hands.
Read moreBank Julius Baer warns super-rich of market crash
Swiss Bank Julius Baer is optimistic about the development of the economy. But in one area, however, it advises the ultra-rich to exercise caution.
Read moreDay of reckoning for Novartis with Sandoz
The Novartis Group has long since completed the spin-off of Sandoz. The effects on the business are only now coming to bear.
Read moreFinancial auditors criticize EU cohesion spending
The EU has far-too-high error rates when it comes to cohesion spending. If shortcomings are discovered, even more money is given.
Read mored’Arenberg combines tradition over 100 years with innovation
Traditional companies constantly have to come up with new ideas. The d’Arenberg winery in McLaren Vale, Australia, shows a clever way.
Read moreErmotti’s clever strategy against more regulation
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti scores points at the University of Lucerne. After his lecture, the audience is unlikely to want more regulation for banks.
Read moreUBS Europe boss hands out orders at Art Basel
Art Basel has been cooperating with the major bank UBS for 30 years. Despite the mutual benefits, the art fair must fear for its life.
Read moreA safari through the Swiss luxury watch jungle
Many readers asked muula.ch to explain the hype surrounding Swiss luxury watches. So, we do just that with a guide to Rolex, Patek Philippe & Co.
Read moreHans-Werner Sinn calls for more equity at UBS
Economist Hans-Werner Sinn shows in Lucerne what ails the global financial system. He even finds in Switzerland the solution to the Euro’s problems.
Read moreNew cluster risk in the Swiss financial market
Switzerland has acquired another cluster risk in addition to that of monster bank UBS. An authority is now even warning of this.
Read moreHope for Swiss automotive suppliers
The European Court of Auditors has sharply rebuked the EU’s climate strategy. The financial auditors are giving politics a historic slap in the face.
Read moreErnst & Young keeps loophole open in GKB report
Graubündner Kantonalbank is under pressure because of the Benko investments. A report by EY was supposed to bring salvation, but it went awry.
Read moreNew Kuoni-Dertour boss has every reason to smile
Travel specialist Kuoni / Dertour Suisse has shaken off the coronavirus. Despite falling travel prices, there is still reason to celebrate.
Read moreSwitzerland rewrites history on the downfall of CS
The Federal Council has presented its report on Credit Suisse. However, the events leading to the bank’s demise are described in a different way.
Read moreSNB Vice Chairman Schlegel talks about a matter of his heart
Martin Schlegel, the crown favorite to become head of the SNB, defends interventions on the market. He says they are essential for stable prices.
Read moreUBS hoards own shares during CS survival fight
UBS has completed a share buyback and is starting a new one. However, the figures on the purchase of treasury shares reveal surprising transactions.
Read moreGaldermas shareholder frenzy
Galderma’s IPO has been successfully completed in Switzerland. Existing shareholders now get rid of even more shares.
Read moreRegulator granted additional exception for CS-UBS-Merger
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority Finma has granted an exception for UBS and Credit Suisse. This is extra ordinary.
Read moreWhere returns go off the charts
Investors made handsome profits again in 2023. However, only very few had bet on the best investments.
Read moreRecipes from Ems-Chemie to combat shrinking margins
The Ems-Chemie Group has recorded a fall in profits. But the management is responding with three clever countermeasures.
Read moreRoche Group swings the savings axe
The pharmaceutical company Roche is launching a global campaign to cut hundreds of jobs. Switzerland is also affected.
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