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ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 05. September 2025 11:59

Former Baloise CEO Passed Away

Longtime Baloise Insurance CEO Gert De Winter has passed away. He had stepped down from his position in the summer of 2023 following a battle with cancer.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 05. September 2025 10:35

Andrea Orcel on Convincing Tour in Frankfurt

Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel stressed that patience will be required in the bank’s plans to acquire Commerzbank. He is convinced that the ongoing restructuring of Germany’s second-largest bank alone will not be sufficient to secure its long-term survival.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 05. September 2025 05:26

Lombard Odier Gives Swiss Private Banking a New Face

Bringing together 2,000 employees who were previously spread across different Geneva sites under one roof is no small task. Lombard Odier seized the opportunity to set a new standard.

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 04. September 2025 19:21

Shake-Up at Temenos: CEO Departs with Immediate Effect

The banking technology specialist has announced the CEO's immediate departure, with a transitional leadership solution now in place.

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 04. September 2025 16:10

Swiss Life Expects Weaker Growth Due to U.S. Tariffs

Economists at Swiss Life Asset Managers see Swiss industry caught in the «Swiss Made» trap. Their forecast for economic growth in the coming year has been significantly revised downward.

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 04. September 2025 12:19

Lazard Upgrades Riyadh Branch to Regional HQ

The global financial advisory and asset management firm Lazard, based in New York, is expanding its office in the Saudi capital Riyadh into its regional headquarters for the Middle East. This move once again highlights the intense competition among Gulf financial...

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 04. September 2025 11:09

Bitcoin is the New Gold – on finews

Together with Bitcoin Suisse, finews is launching a new «Crypto Corner» content partnership. 

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 03. September 2025 14:02

Clemens Kaiser: «My Biggest Defeat? My Handicap in Golf»

The birth of his children has profoundly changed his life, and he has a strong affinity for luxury cars. In an interview, Clemens Kaiser, CEO of Deutsche Bank (Switzerland), speaks about pride and his favorite wine.

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 03. September 2025 13:03

Lombard Odier’s New Flagship Headquarters

The Geneva-based private bank inaugurated its new headquarters in Bellevue, near Geneva, on Wednesday. Designed by the renowned Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, the project marks a first for the firm in French-speaking Switzerland.

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 03. September 2025 08:00

New CEO for Pictet North America Advisors

Change at the helm of the Geneva-based investment advisory firm focused on the North American market.

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 03. September 2025 06:11

Copernicus Wealth Management Expands to the Middle East

Swiss asset manager Copernicus Wealth Management has opened an office in Dubai’s International Financial Centre. With an experienced team on the ground and a new DFSA license, the firm is targeting wealthy individuals, families, and institutional investors across...

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 02. September 2025 14:43

Gulf Region: Most Important Weeks Are Beginning

MICE stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events, and starting September 1st, the conference hub of Dubai and its surroundings take center stage for keynotes, networking, and exciting exhibitors. The most important dates.

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 02. September 2025 13:06

MEBIS 2025 Returns – With More Buzz Than Ever

The countdown is on. In just two weeks, the region's most influential banking and financial leaders will gather at the 16th Middle East Banking Innovation Summit (MEBIS 2025), taking place on 17-18 September 2025 at Jumeirah Emirates Tower, Dubai.

ADVERTORIAL | Dienstag, 02. September 2025 10:58

Name Screening Tools Under the Microscope: Could the Next Compliance Failure Just be a Name Away?

What happens when a Swiss private bank takes a hard look at its name screening tools? The results were a wake-up call, revealing surprising hidden gaps, unlocking practical improvements that delivered immediate, meaningful compliance impact.

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 02. September 2025 09:57

Zurich and Cincinnati: A Structured Products Waltz

Swiss fintech Gentwo and US-based Luma Financial Technologies are stepping onto the same dance floor. The strategic partnership brings Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs) to Luma’s global platform for the first time – and signals the US firm’s growing interest...