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ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 17. Juli 2025 10:43

JAR Capital Expands in Singapore

Swiss asset manager JAR Capital is strengthening its presence in Asia through the acquisition of a multi-family office in Singapore.

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 17. Juli 2025 08:11

Radicant Bank Divests Fiduciary Business

The subsidiary of Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB) gained more customers in the first half of 2025. However, high costs remain a concern. Measures have now been initiated.

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 17. Juli 2025 08:08

Radicant Drags Down BLKB’s Operating Profit

Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB) saw its operating profit fall sharply in the first half of 2025 due to a 105,5 million francs value adjustment on its digital subsidiary Radicant. However, thanks to the release of banking risk reserves, group net profit...

ENGLISH NEWS | Donnerstag, 17. Juli 2025 07:00

UBS: Is the Big Bank Losing Its Grip on the Bond Business?

UBS is losing ground in the franc bond market. Structural changes are a major reason—but increasing competition is also putting pressure on the banking giant.

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 16. Juli 2025 14:02

Thomas Rühl: «I Love Performing on Stage»

He loves a good Sauternes and his favorite vehicle is his electric bike. In this interview, Thomas Rühl, Head of Research and Chief Investment Officer at Schwyzer Kantonalbank, talks about his fears and the best thing about his job.

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 16. Juli 2025 08:48

Swiss Economy Braces for Rough Weather

Companies in Switzerland are expecting a bumpy third quarter. Concerns are especially pronounced regarding the stability of global supply chains.

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 16. Juli 2025 08:34

Frankencoin Climbs Mt Pelerin

Swiss stablecoin association Frankencoin announces a cooperation with Mt Pelerin to make its digital franc more accessible to a wider audience — including QR-bill payments and (soon) personal IBANs.

ENGLISH NEWS | Mittwoch, 16. Juli 2025 06:02

Alexandra Janssen: «Even Bitcoin Fans Should Diversify Their Investments»

Bitcoin continues to break record after record, fueling interest among a broader investor base and strengthening the conviction of its hardcore supporters. The price reflects the high expectations for blockchain technology, says Ecofin CEO Alexandra Janssen. She...

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 15. Juli 2025 18:48

Partners Group Significantly Increases AuM

The Zug-based asset manager Partners Group has significantly grown its assets under management (AuM) during the first half of the year. Despite volatile markets, the company has confirmed its guidance for the full year.

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 15. Juli 2025 14:45

First Indictment Against René Benko in the Signa Case

Signa founder René Benko has been in pre-trial detention for months. Now, the Austrian Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (WKStA) in Vienna has filed its first indictment in the Signa complex. The former real estate billionaire is accused of having...

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 15. Juli 2025 13:55

CS AT1 Bonds: New Trouble for Switzerland

The global law firm Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) plans to file a lawsuit against the Swiss government at the World Bank’s international arbitration court. The firm represents plaintiffs from Singapore, China, and the Middle East.

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 15. Juli 2025 11:35

Finma Must Refill Key Banking Supervision Role

A key figure is stepping down from Swiss banking supervision at a critical time. Thomas Hirschi, head of the Banking division and a member of the executive board at the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma), is leaving the agency.

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 15. Juli 2025 10:03

Startup Funding: A Lot for a Few, Little for Many

Swiss start-ups managed to raise a substantial amount of venture capital in the first half of 2025, yet a handful of large financing rounds dominate the picture. For most new companies, securing money remains tough—although U.S. investors are still backing the...

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 15. Juli 2025 09:27

Bitcoin Suisse Takes a Shot at the Blockchain Gaming Economy

Bitcoin Suisse has become the first institutional-grade staking provider for the MYTH token, the native asset of Mythical Games’ blockchain gaming ecosystem. The Swiss crypto-finance firm’s new partnership bridges crypto finance and the fast-growing world of...

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 15. Juli 2025 08:16

Zuger Kantonalbank Benefits from Special Effect

Zuger Kantonalbank has posted a significant increase in profit, fueled by a one-off gain in interest operations, strong commission income, and active foreign exchange trading.