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ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 28. August 2025 15:24

Bank Frick: Decline in Assets Under Management

Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick reported lower earnings in the first half of 2025. The decline in AuM reflects what the bank describes as a «normal dynamic in a highly competitive market».

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 28. August 2025 14:50

Two Supervisory Organizations Join Forces

Switzerland’s supervisory landscape for asset managers is on the move: Fincontrol and Osfin are merging. The new entity, Osfincontrol, will become the country’s number two player.

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 28. August 2025 13:40

UBS: New Head of Investments and Pension Solutions in Personal Banking

UBS has appointed one of its long-serving economists as Head of Investments and Pension Solutions in its personal banking business. The UBS homegrown talent gained most of her experience within the bank’s Chief Investment Office.

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 28. August 2025 11:41

Mirabaud Increases Profit

The Mirabaud Group significantly increased its net profit in the first half of the year despite a setback in interest income. However, assets under management declined.

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 28. August 2025 11:26

DWS Appoints New Head of Institutional Sales for Switzerland

The Deutsche Bank fund subsidiary has placed institutional sales for Switzerland and Israel under new leadership. The manager previously worked at BlackRock and Credit Suisse.

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 28. August 2025 09:21

Asset Management: French Boutique Sets Sights on Zurich Growth

Paris-based asset manager Varenne Capital Partners is sharpening its focus on Switzerland as one of its core distribution markets. To drive the expansion in German-speaking Switzerland, the firm has appointed two specialists. finews.com spoke with co-founder...

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 28. August 2025 09:18

Switzerland’s Grip on Offshore Wealth Endures

Employment prospects in the banking sector are at a ten-year high. Although staff numbers declined in the first half of 2025, the reduction occurred only abroad. Most banks expect stable or rising employment levels.

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 28. August 2025 08:27

Bank Cler Shaprens Profile

Bank Cler has redefined the course of its corporate development for the coming years. The Swiss-wide subsidiary of Basler Kantonalbank intends to build further on its strengths and expand in sales, services, and wealth management expertise.

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 28. August 2025 08:26

Lucerne Fintech in the Running for Prestigious Award

Lucerne-based fintech finpension is in the running for one of the world’s most prestigious entrepreneurship awards: the «EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025».

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 28. August 2025 07:48

Leonteq Launches Additional Leverage Products on BX Swiss

Leonteq, which holds a 10 percent stake in BX Swiss and acts as its exclusive market maker for equities and ETFs, has now launched around 5,000 leverage products on the exchange.

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 27. August 2025 14:02

Anna Bretschneider: «I Have Always Had a Preference for SUVs»

She believes neither in fear nor in defeat. In this interview, Anna Bretschneider of Baillie Gifford talks about the best aspects of her job and the projects she is working on.

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 27. August 2025 13:18

Abu Dhabi: Financial Hub ADGM Lures Hedge Fund

Hedge fund firm Brevan Howard, founded in 2002 by Alan Howard and a group of Credit Suisse traders, will set up shop in a joint venture with local alternative investment firm Lunate at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the second free-trade zone for banks in the...

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 27. August 2025 12:52

LGT Hires Former Julius Baer Banker in Dubai

Liechtenstein-based LGT has appointed a former Julius Baer managing director and experienced banker for non-resident Indian (NRI) clients in Dubai.

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 27. August 2025 12:31

Cryptocurrencies: Is the Super App Coming?

Trading and paying with cryptocurrencies is gaining more followers worldwide – from young to old, East to West. But users still have to juggle a wide array of applications to do so. Now, market players from Dubai to Tokyo are pushing back, aiming to bring Bitcoin...

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 27. August 2025 11:45

Banks Have More Vacancies to Fill

According to a market survey, the number of job openings at Swiss banks rose in August. However, compared with the previous year, the level remains significantly lower. This is based on an analysis of job postings at the largest institutions for positions in...