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ENGLISH NEWS | Montag, 25. August 2025 11:40

Lombard Odier to Close Abu Dhabi Office

Genevan private bank Lombard Odier is reportedly closing its Abu Dhabi office six years after first establishing a presence in the UAE capital.

ENGLISH NEWS | Montag, 25. August 2025 10:53

Unicredit Increases Direct Stake in Commerzbank

The Italian financial group Unicredit has once again converted part of its Commerzbank holdings previously controlled via financial instruments into shares. This marks another step toward a potential takeover bid.

ENGLISH NEWS | Montag, 25. August 2025 10:44

Zurich Global Ventures Appoints New Finance Chief

Zurich Global Ventures has elected a new CFO. She brings decades of financial and audit experience from Partners Group, Deloitte, and PwC.

ENGLISH NEWS | Montag, 25. August 2025 08:41

HSBC Private Bank Cuts Ties with Potentially Problematic Clients

HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) is reportedly in the process of ending relationships with more than 1,000 clients from the Middle East, according to Bloomberg. The move is aimed at reducing risks associated with potentially problematic clients.

ENGLISH NEWS | Montag, 25. August 2025 06:07

Universa Investments: «Black Swan» Hedge Fund Eyes Swiss Expansion

Universa Investments, the 20 billion dollar hedge fund tied to Mark Spitznagel and Nassim Nicholas Taleb, plans to expand into Switzerland. COO Brandon Yarckin explains why Swiss investors are a natural fit — and why the firm believes the mantra of...

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 22. August 2025 15:07

Stablecoin Regulation: Swiss Politics Must Act Boldly and Swiftly

The United States is advancing stablecoin regulation at great speed. At the center are legal certainty, easier market entry, and streamlined approval procedures. In contrast, Switzerland’s commitment to the «Crypto Valley» has faltered. It is high time to...

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 22. August 2025 15:03

1MDB: Multi-Million Fine for J.P. Morgan Suisse

J.P. Morgan has once again been ordered to pay in Switzerland over the Malaysian state fund 1mDB. The Swiss Office of the Attorney General (OAG) issued a penalty order against its local subsidiary imposing a fine of three million Swiss francs.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 22. August 2025 14:32

Kilchberg: Launch of a Prestigious Real Estate Project

It is one of the last large undeveloped plots in Kilchberg. Construction has now officially begun on an exclusive residential development - with two prominent representatives of the Swiss financial sector involved. 

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 22. August 2025 13:50

Zürcher Landbank: Heavy Write-Down, Profit Collapses

The suspected embezzlement committed by former employees at Zürcher Landbank has also affected its half-year results. Operationally, the bank also recorded declines due to the less favorable interest rate environment.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 22. August 2025 13:07

Antoine Martin: Swiss Credit Market Holds Up Amid Turbulence

The Swiss credit market has remained surprisingly resilient despite sweeping structural changes, Swiss National Bank (SNB) Vice President Antoine Martin said in Zurich on Thursday evening. Rising financing costs reflect several factors — but a credit crunch is...

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 22. August 2025 10:07

Leadership Change at SSI Asset Management

SSI Asset Management in Balzers has appointed a new Chairman of the Board of Directors.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 22. August 2025 08:06

Clientis Reports Slightly Lower Half-Year Profit

The banking group Clientis once again expanded its mortgage business and customer loans. However, the interest margin declined. Higher commission income helped stabilize operating profit.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 22. August 2025 08:00

Join finews for the «Finance Barbecue» with Wine Master Philipp Schwander

The holiday season is over, Bahnhofstrasse is buzzing again – the perfect time for a stylish end to summer. finews.com invites you on Wednesday evening, September 3, to the exclusive «Finance Barbecue»: an evening of fine dining, encounters, and inspiration among finance...

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 22. August 2025 07:32

Luzerner Kantonalbank Reports Record Half-Year Profit

The state-owned Lucerne bank is extending its success story, with LUKB posting gains even in its interest operations. 

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 22. August 2025 06:01

Speculation Swirls Around UBS Chairman Kelleher

The relationship between Swiss banking giant UBS and the Federal Council, long seen as strained, now shows signs of an unexpected thaw.