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ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 02. September 2025 09:32

Georg von Wattenwyl Refines the Struki Products Gold Standard

The structured products association is launching its first-ever benchmark index. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, make the asset class more comparable, and represents a world premiere in this form.

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 02. September 2025 09:03

Sygnum Targets Institutional Investors with Germany Expansion

Swiss crypto bank Sygnum is bringing its asset management solutions to Germany and Liechtenstein. With this expansion, the firm is opening two core European markets and promises institutional investors access to strategies that have already delivered double-digit...

ADVERTORIAL | Montag, 01. September 2025 20:26

Middle East Banking Innovation Summit 2025 Returns in Two Weeks with Unprecedented Industry Buzz

Dubai, UAE – September 1, 2025: 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...

ENGLISH NEWS | Montag, 01. September 2025 07:56

UBS, Swiss Re Lead Finance Sector Push at Swiss {ai} Weeks

Several heavyweights in the financial industry are using the Swiss {ai} Weeks to present themselves as pioneers in the use of artificial intelligence. The goal is not only efficiency gains, but above all, building trust.

ENGLISH NEWS | Sonntag, 31. August 2025 18:38

Ex-Credit Suisse Executives Settle Over Risk Failures

Nineteen former top managers and directors of Credit Suisse, including ex-chairman Urs Rohner, have agreed to pay $115 million to settle shareholder claims that they failed to maintain adequate risk controls at the Swiss bank.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 29. August 2025 15:13

Tariffs And Geopolitical Risks: What Switzerland Needs Now

The recent U.S. tariffs on Swiss exports highlight how vulnerable an open economy is in times of growing uncertainty. Reflexive countermeasures, however, would be the wrong approach, writes Daniel Gentsch, Chairman of EY Switzerland, in his contribution to...

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 29. August 2025 13:23

Private Markets: Why Switzerland's Best Days Are Still Ahead

Private Markets – a major topic in Switzerland's financial industry. Flexstone Partners believes that the best is yet to come - and for good reason. 

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 29. August 2025 12:04

Saudi Arabia: Caution Urged Despite Healthy Fiscal Position

The oil price rally of the past two years and the opening of the economy have caused the kingdom’s state revenues to surge. Nevertheless, analysts are urging caution, as the second quarter marked a turning point in relation to the national debt and its financing.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 29. August 2025 11:54

UBS: High U.S. Tariffs Will Weigh on the Economy

Swiss economic growth slowed in the second quarter. If high U.S. tariffs remain in place, UBS experts expect a sharp decline in exports and a 0.4 percentage point lower GDP growth rate. This is also likely to impact the labor market.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 29. August 2025 10:08

Pictet With Slightly Higher Profit

The Pictet Group earned more money in the first half of the year, thanks in part to cost management.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 29. August 2025 08:57

Western Swiss CFT Benefits from Strong Client Activity

Heightened uncertainty and market volatility have led to significantly higher revenues and robust profit growth at Western Swiss broker Compagnie Financière Tradition (CFT).

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 29. August 2025 08:19

ZKB Absorbs Lower Interest Income with Strong Results

Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) increased both pre-tax profit and net income, offsetting weaker results in interest income with growth in other business areas.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 29. August 2025 07:04

Neue Bank: Solid Results in the First Half-Year

Neue Bank in Vaduz has published its half-year report. While other Liechtenstein institutions recently reported extraordinary profit increases and net new money inflows, the figures at Neue Bank remained within the usual range.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 29. August 2025 05:55

Chris Künzle: «Swiss Private Banking Struggles With Weak Inflows»

Swiss private banks appear to be thriving, but a closer look reveals weaknesses, says financial expert and lecturer Chris Künzle in an interview with finews.com. His annual study offers the clearest evidence.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 29. August 2025 05:15

275 Years of Rahn+Bodmer Co.: «Many Visitors Are Surprised by Us»

Rahn+Bodmer Co. combines 275 years of tradition with a fresh entrepreneurial spirit – and remains a special case in Zurich’s financial center. An encounter.