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18 March 2024

SNB Most Likely Won’t Touch Key Interest Rates

Swiss National Bank will most likely keep key interest rate steady at 1.75%, according to expert predictions.

18 March 2024

Half of Swiss Exports Go To the EU

Switzerland aims to solidify its economic relationship with the EU in upcoming negotiations, emphasising the crucial trade volume of CHF 300 billion.

18 March 2024

Swiss Consumer Spending Rises, with Leisure and Travel Leading the Way

Postfinance reports a 1.5% increase in Swiss consumer spending in February 2024, with notable surges in leisure activities and travel, reflecting a positive economic trend.

18 March 2024

Zurich to Conduct Cannabis Study with 7500 Participants

Zurichs five-year cannabis study with the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich, targeting insights into regulation and consumer behavior.

18 March 2024

Hannover Re Announces Record Profits and Increased Shareholder Payouts

Hannover Re's record-breaking profit announcement and their increased dividend payouts to shareholders.

18 March 2024

Naysayers Were Right: There Was No COVID Pandemic in Switzerland

Fresh data released by the Swiss Federal Office of Statistics destroys the COVID narrative that a pandemic ripped through Switzerland.

18 March 2024

Logitech Seeks New CFO as Chuck Boynton Steps Down

Logitech announces CFO Charles 'Chuck' Boynton's departure after a year, maintaining financial stability as it navigates executive transitions under new CEO Hanneke Faber.

18 March 2024

Signa Companies Being Liquidated by Creditors

René Benko faces insolvency, putting significant real estate assets at risk. Creditors to decide between sales or quick liquidation.

17 March 2024

Financial Transaction Tax Favored for AHV Pension Funding

A financial transaction tax gains 64% support among Swiss citizens as a top choice to fund the 13th AHV pension.

17 March 2024

Sunday, March 17 – Weekly Roundup

Public opinion on 13th AHV pension financing, rising mountain rescue operations, and the arrest of a right-wing extremist.

16 March 2024

Swiss Steel Industry Struggles for Solutions

Guy Parmelin discusses federal strategies for the Swiss steel industry, emphasizing its need for efficiency.

16 March 2024

Groupe Mutuel Might Leave Santésuisse

Groupe Mutuel contemplates exiting Santésuisse to streamline health insurance advocacy.

16 March 2024

3.5% Electric Cars on Swiss Roads

The rise of electric cars in Switzerland, where Zug leads in adoption.

15 March 2024

Li-Cycle and Glencore Forge $75 Million Strategic Partnership

Li-Cycle announces a strategic $75 million investment from Glencore, enhancing their Spoke & Hub model and advancing the Rochester Hub project.

15 March 2024

Hilti: Higher Sales But Less Profit Into the New Year

Hilti with a 5.3% increase in operating profit and investment in innovation, despite slight net profit decline and market uncertainties.

15 March 2024

New Asylum Accommodation Would Costs 200 Million Francs

Swiss Federal Council requests CHF 604 million in additional funds, primarily for asylum accommodations and reserve power plant costs.

15 March 2024

Swisscom Finalizes Billion-Euro Takeover of Vodafone Italy

Swisscom's acquisition of Vodafone Italy paves the way for an influential telecom alliance with Fastweb and more.

15 March 2024

GKB Confirms 60 Million Loan to Signa Group for the First Time

Graubündner Kantonalbank's President confirms a CHF 60 million loan to René Benko's Signa Group.

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Swiss Cyberspace Security Gaps Uncovered

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Signa Retail Department Store in Bankruptcy Court

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Signa Bankrupt: Zurich's court initiates bankruptcy for Signa Retail, marking a significant downturn for investor René Benko.

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Financial Transaction Tax Favored for AHV Pension Funding
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