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ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 24. Juli 2025 07:28

Vontobel Takes a Hit: Lower Profit

Bank Vontobel reported lower profits for the first half of 2025, and net new money also fell short of last year’s figure. While the Zurich-based financial institution recorded inflows in its wealth management business for private clients, it experienced outflows...

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 24. Juli 2025 03:49

AI Trading, Unleashed: Smart Wealth Integrates IG Prime and Enfusion

Smart Wealth Asset Management has taken a significant leap forward in its growth journey by integrating IG Prime’s institutional trading tools and Enfusion’s portfolio systems, streamlining its real-time trading capabilities across funds, managed accounts, and...

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 23. Juli 2025 15:08

The Banks: Key Partners for Successful Swiss SMEs

Switzerland remains a global leader in innovation and exports. Yet many SMEs fail to realize their full potential due to unnecessarily complex access to financing. New technologies such as artificial intelligence could simplify the credit process and thus...

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 23. Juli 2025 14:02

Raphael Schmid: «For me, Watches Are More than Just Timepieces»

The 2014 World Cup semi-final was a big defeat for him and he is afraid of sharks. Raphael Schmid, CEO of the Interiman Group, talks about moments that changed his life and what he is particularly proud of.

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 23. Juli 2025 08:45

Emirates: Luxury Lounge For the Jet Set

Dubai’s state-owned airline, Emirates Airline, has been welcoming well-heeled passengers to its new First-Class Lounge since mid-July. With "Emirates First" at Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport (DXB), the carrier aims to stand its ground against new...

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 23. Juli 2025 06:23

Temenos Surprises with a Comeback

Despite a sluggish start, the Geneva-based company specializing in banking software gained momentum in the first half of the year and has raised its outlook for the full year.

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 23. Juli 2025 05:44

A New Fear is Emerging Among Swiss Banks

Operational resilience is becoming an issue for Swiss banks, and not just because of the stricter regulations in the EU. The blackout in Spain and Portugal exposed the vulnerability of modern banking infrastructure. Since then, there has been growing concern...

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 22. Juli 2025 15:12

UBS Reviews Conduct of Several Client Advisors

The case involving the sale of high-risk currency derivatives appears to be having consequences. UBS is reportedly reviewing the actions of six client advisors.

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 22. Juli 2025 13:38

GAM Strengthens Paris Team with Senior Appointment

GAM Investments has appointed a new Managing Director for the markets of France, Benelux, and Monaco. He will be based in Paris.

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 22. Juli 2025 13:08

Capgemini Appoints New Country Head for Switzerland

Since the beginning of June, the consulting firm Capgemini has been under new leadership in Switzerland. The newly appointed Country CEO brings extensive experience in IT and digitalization.

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 22. Juli 2025 10:45

Kaleido Privatbank Zurich: Richelieu Takes Over, CEO Departs

The rumors had long persisted, and now it’s official: Kaleido is going French. The takeover by Groupe Banque Richelieu is the result of the leadership duo Rolf Bauer and Gian Nay. One of them is already gone.

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 22. Juli 2025 09:37

Business-Monitor Changes Hands

The internationally active credit insurer Coface has signed an agreement to acquire a major Swiss provider of business information.

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 22. Juli 2025 08:24

Helvetia Baloise Pulls Risk Manager Out of the Hat

The insurance group Helvetia has filled the vacant position of Group Chief Risk Officer with Karina Schreiber. The returning executive brings international experience from Allianz, KPMG, and Deloitte – and is expected to play a key role in the merged Helvetia...

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 22. Juli 2025 07:17

Julius Baer Sees Higher Net New Money, But Profit Declines

The Zurich-based wealth manager made progress in the first half of 2025. However, write-downs and the sale of its Brazilian unit weighed on profits.

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 22. Juli 2025 05:40

How Switzerland Lost a 900,000 Bitcoin Bank

Founded in Silicon Valley and once poised to become Switzerland’s first Bitcoin bank, Xapo ended up relocating its operations to Gibraltar — and never looked back. The crypto pioneer struggled with Swiss regulatory hurdles before shifting course. Today, Xapo Bank...