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Credit Suisse: Preparing for Regulatory Scrutiny with PUK’s Fire Drill

Tidjane Thiam received a questionnaire from the Parliamentary Investigation Committee regarding his leadership at Credit Suisse from 2015 to 2020. Although he provided written...

Elon Musk Teams Up with Visa to Transform X into the Ultimate All-in-One App

The emergence of super apps is transforming digital interaction, with WeChat leading the way in China. Elon Musk aims to create a similar platform,...

Trafigura Found Guilty in High-Profile Corruption Trial Over Raw Materials

A prominent Swiss commodity trader faces a corruption verdict from the Federal Criminal Court. Trafigura and three individuals, including former head of operations Mike...

Trump’s Impact on Roche: How Two US Acquisition Missteps Are Creating Tension for the Pharma Giant

U.S. President Trump's potential tariff imposition on imported pharmaceuticals raises concerns for Roche, Switzerland's largest pharmaceutical firm, which derives 54% of its revenue from...

Tesla Faces Intense Competition and Trump’s Energy Policies, Yet Self-Driving Cars Set to Revolutionize the Industry This June

Tesla reported a quarterly profit of $2.6 billion, meeting expectations amidst a tough automotive market. Investors now see the company as a tech leader,...

EU Takes Action: Ursula von der Leyen Promises Reduced Regulations

EU parliamentarians are facing backlash over the Green Deal, with business leaders expressing concerns that excessive bureaucracy could hinder economic growth. The EU Commission...

SAP Delivers for Shareholders While Outshining German Firms, But Is It Too Big for the DAX?

SAP has experienced a significant resurgence, with its stock price soaring to new heights and CEO Christian Klein recognized as "Manager of the Year...

High Cost of Patriotism: Pension Funds Lose Billions by Prioritizing Swiss Investments

Occupational pension schemes in Switzerland hold substantial wealth, totaling 1,200 billion francs, with returns exceeding 600 billion francs since 2004. Amas suggests that by...

Saint-Gobain CEO Praises Sika: No Hard Feelings Towards the Swiss Rival

A rivalry between French firm Saint-Gobain and Swiss company Sika has evolved since 2014, marked by a failed acquisition attempt and legal disputes. CEO...

Electricity Companies Prepare for Crucial EU Agreement Vote

Switzerland's electricity infrastructure has evolved significantly since its initial connection to Germany and France in 1958. With over 41 power lines linked to neighboring...

Italian Banking Consolidation: Monte dei Paschi Aims to Acquire Mediobanca

Monte dei Paschi di Siena plans to acquire Mediobanca for 13.3 billion euros, offering 2.3 new shares per Mediobanca share, reflecting a 5.03% premium....

Trump Grants Pardon to Creator of Online Drug Marketplace

A recent wave of pardons in Washington, initiated by President Biden and continued by Trump, includes Ross Ulbricht, founder of the notorious Silk Road...

Trump Unveils Groundbreaking AI Initiative “Stargate”: Goals, Beneficiaries, and Overlooked Impacts

The United States is launching the ambitious "Stargate" initiative, backed by a $500 billion investment from major tech leaders like Sam Altman, Masayoshi Son,...

The Decline of FM Transmitters: How Streaming Services Like Spotify Are Shaping the Future of Radio

The transition from FM to DAB+ marks a significant shift in radio broadcasting in Switzerland, as traditional FM antennas are being phased out in...

Commerzbank Gears Up for Unicredit Acquisition Challenge: Potential Job Losses Loom

Commerzbank is set to announce a revised strategy on February 13, focusing on more ambitious financial goals amidst increasing interest from Unicredit, which has...

US Implements Tough Measures on Russian Oil Exports, Potentially Boosting Shadow Fleet Expansion

Recent U.S. sanctions have imposed significant impacts on the Russian oil industry, marking the most extensive measures since the onset of the Ukraine conflict....

Johnson & Johnson Invests Nearly $15 Billion in American Biotech Firm to Address Mental Health Challenges

Mental health disorders are gaining increased attention from pharmaceutical companies, highlighted by Johnson & Johnson's $14.6 billion acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies. This move aims...

Switzerland’s Role in Global Environmental Stewardship: Can One Nation Make a Difference?

Humanity's ecological footprint exceeds the planet's capacity, requiring 1.7 Earths for sustainable consumption. Wealthier nations, particularly Switzerland, face pressure to lead in environmental protection,...

Spain Faces Housing Crisis as President Sanchez Aims to Restrict Non-EU Citizens from Airbnb Market

Spain is implementing a bold strategy to address its housing crisis, including a hefty tax on non-EU property buyers and measures to support local...

Balancing Pensions and Defense: The Impact of High Deficits on EU Stability

Andreas Babler, the leader of Austria's SPÖ, faced criticism for his proposal of a 32-hour workweek with unchanged wages. Currently, Austria grapples with a...
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