Is UBS becoming megalomaniac again?
The big Swiss bank UBS wants to take on Wall Street banks again. But the beleaguered Swiss bank wants to leave one area out.
Read moreSwitzerland’s most anti-SME politicians
The Civic Democrats are the economic promoters in Switzerland. But an analysis of the votes shows who is putting the brakes on business the most.
Read moreIT company dismisses all employees with immediate effect
The IT firm, Dynamic Data Development, has fired its entire staff – effective immediately. Earlier, the public prosecutor had marched in.
Read moreConfederation and cantons should hold SNB accountable
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has called off the distribution to the Confederation and cantons. But they would probably not have to do without.
Read moreU.S. finally brings order to the crypto world
There are many dishonest acts going on in the digital assets sector. But the U.S. is holding some perpetrators accountable, sending an important signal to the crypto world.
Read moreEngelberg-Titlis mountain railroads flourish again
The ski resorts have shaken off the corona virus crisis. The most impressive example of this is a look at the Engelberg-Trübsee-Titlis mountain railroads.
Read moreBleak outlook for the world?
The World Economic Forum WEF publishes its latest risk report. But the ‘end of the world’ is also speckled by bright spots.
Read moreEgyptian oligarch’s new Swiss project
Egyptian star investor Samih Sawiris has turned the Andermatt area into a tourism magnet. Now he is going to help another Swiss mountain resort.
Read moreFederal Council forges strategic plan
The new Swiss government has set its priorities. Some goals, however, seem unattainable in light of the vested interests.
Read moreSwitzerland continues to accommodate the Chinese
Switzerland and China are moving ever closer together. Now Switzerland is taking another step towards the Middle Kingdom.
Read moreRaiffeisen chief economist: “An island of bliss”
The world is out of joint in many places. But one country is mastering its way in exemplary fashion.
Read moreCrypto suddenly regains value
The rehashing of insolvency cases in the crypto space has delivered negative surprises. Now it turns out that things can go in the other direction, too.
Read moreChina sends vote of confidence to Switzerland
Switzerland and China cooperate in numerous areas. Now the two countries are moving closer together on one more issue.
Read moreSwiss National Bank SNB loses almost everywhere
The Swiss National Bank SNB incurred a mega loss in the capital markets last year. Only one position went slightly up.
Read moreLuxury watch second-hand market ticking along
The second-hand market for luxury watches is flourishing. The problem of authenticity is now being solved by one well-known manufacturer itself.
Read moreThree lessons for Switzerland from Brexit debacle
Prosperity has plummeted in the U.K. after Brexit. Switzerland can learn from this for its relationship with the EU.
Read moreSwiss banks face tough test in Israel
Switzerland must choose again between money or politics. Another neutral country shows that this is possible even in the Middle East conflict.
Read moreSwissquote publicizes grievances on Swiss stock exchange
Swiss stock exchange SIX wants to use sanctions to encourage market participants to comply with its rules. A recent case shows how poorly it all works.
Read moreInterest increase (still) bouncing off residential property
The turnaround in interest rates should actually lead to declines in home prices. By no means.
Read moreSwiss retail sector raises prices too little
Inflation is also leading to price increases in Switzerland. However, Swiss retailers are losing out because they are not charging enough.
Read moreNewspaper publisher bets on insect chocolate
The media industry is undergoing major changes, and newspaper publishers are getting creative. Can insect chocolate help against declining revenues?
Read moreChina’s revenge on the Jungfraujoch
Customer balance is one of the highest principles for companies. Jungfrau Railways shows, how fatal the violation of this principle can be.
Read moreSwitzerland raises the drawbridge
Switzerland, like the rest of the world, is fighting against rising inflation. In doing so, it has a wild card in its hand and is eagerly using it.
Read moreSwiss farmers want to build
Farmers want to build contemporary buildings and this should benefit Switzerland threefold. Of course, Swiss farmers want something in return.
Read moreSwiss stock exchange SIX stuck in reverse
The trading figures of the Swiss stock exchange SIX for 2022 do not look so bad. But that’s only true until you compare the 2021 results next to them.
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