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ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 09. September 2025 09:23

GZO Creditor's Meeting: Interim Victory for Administrators and Hospital

Creditors of Spital Wetzikon have backed the two administrators, but opposition group Clearway Capital managed to secure two seats on the creditors' committee. The meeting also brought a surprise: PostFinance confirmed its role as an investor, making official...

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 09. September 2025 07:39

Middle East: Blackrock Banks on the City of Millionaires

The world’s largest asset manager will open a branch in the northern Gulf state — and with good reason: around 15 percent of Kuwaitis are millionaires, and the virtually debt-free oil state is one of the most active investors in global financial markets.

ENGLISH NEWS | Dienstag, 09. September 2025 06:02

US Secret Service Already a Client: Zug’s Sherlock Holmes for Lost Digital Assets

When digital traces vanish on the dark net, there is one place to turn to: Recoveris in Zug. Who has knocked on its door so far? Interpol, the US Secret Service, and East African governments.

ENGLISH NEWS | Montag, 08. September 2025 16:08

Masterpieces in Motion: Top Picks from Geneva Watch Days

From carbon hairsprings to marble dials and crystalline hour discs, Geneva Watch Days 2025 showcased watchmaking at its boldest. finews.com presents five highlights that celebrate the fusion of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation.

ADVERTORIAL | Montag, 08. September 2025 10:59

US Soft Landing Confirmed – Is it Durable?

As inflation eases and growth stabilizes, investors now face a subtler challenge: timing the next turn in the US cycle.

ENGLISH NEWS | Montag, 08. September 2025 10:32

Former SocGen CEO to Lead Revolut’s Western Europe Push

Revolut has tapped Frédéric Oudéa to chair its newly created Western Europe business as the fintech giant doubles down on expansion in France and beyond.

ENGLISH NEWS | Montag, 08. September 2025 10:31

Next Takeover Battle Approaches Decision Stage

From UniCredit and Commerzbank's talks to the battle for BPM in Italy and Monte dei Paschi's pursuit of Mediobanca, Europe's banking consolidation is accelerating. Now, a looming merger in Spain threatens to reshape the industry's balance of power.

ENGLISH NEWS | Montag, 08. September 2025 08:03

Zug Fintech Secures 1 Million Francs From Singapore Powerhouse

Recoveris has raised 1 million Francs from the Singapore digital asset regtech, VerifyVasp, and further strategic angels. The firm will use the funding to build its new AI-driven blockchaiinvestigation platform.

ENGLISH NEWS | Montag, 08. September 2025 06:15

Finreon Expands to the Middle East With Senior Hire

Finreon, a Swiss investment boutique, plans to step into the Middle East with the launch of a representative office in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The move builds on the company’s established presence in Switzerland and Germany, with offices in St...

ENGLISH NEWS | Montag, 08. September 2025 06:02

Structured Products: Which Paths Lead Out of Stagnation?

Structured products have firmly established themselves in the Swiss investment landscape over the past 30 years. Yet their share of total securities holdings has stagnated. Cryptocurrencies and ETFs have become strong competitors. At the industry’s most important...

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 05. September 2025 21:16

On the Passing of Gert De Winter: Approachable Like Few Others

I have met many CEOs, in all sorts of situations, and yet Gert De Winter, who passed away this week, has always remained particularly memorable to me. He passed away on the night of Wednesday to Thursday at the age of 59.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 05. September 2025 15:11

Convertible Bonds Deliver on Their Promise

While traditional bonds continue to stagnate, convertible bonds have posted strong returns. In his contribution to finews.com, Oliver Gasser of Bantleon explains why this hybrid asset class continues to enjoy strong momentum.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 05. September 2025 14:27

GZO Hospital Wetzikon: Clearway Surprises with Candidate List

The group around Clearway Capital and Gregor Greber has proposed four representatives for election to the creditors’ committee, covering a broad spectrum of stakeholders involved in the distressed bond of GZO Spital Wetzikon. Greber also spoke directly to...

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 05. September 2025 13:48

Sergio Ermotti Warns of Challenging Times

UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti struck a cautious tone on the economic outlook at the Day of the Swiss Economy hosted by Economiesuisse, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs. He rejected suggestions that UBS should «shrink itself» in light of potential tighter regulations.

ENGLISH NEWS | Freitag, 05. September 2025 13:08

Valvest Strengthens Mortgage Portfolio Team

Liechtenstein-based Valvest is expanding its mortgage financing team in Zurich with a new hire.