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How the Global Arms Race Is Reshaping Financial Markets
War, crises, and capital flows: the global rearmament boom is transforming not only the security landscape but also the investment environment – with both opportunities and risks for investors, writes Dmitrii Ponomarev in his contribution for finews.first.
Emirates Investment Bank Goes Digital With Avaloq
Emirates Investment Bank (EIBank), one of the leading private banks in the United Arab Emirates, has announced a strategic partnership with Swiss fintech company Avaloq. The collaboration aims to comprehensively modernize and digitally transform the bank’s wealth and investment management operations
National Bank Reveals Details of Monetary Policy Discussion
For the first time, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) has published a summary of the discussion held by its Governing Board during its monetary policy assessment. The insights gained are limited - but the new communication policy deserves praise.
«U.S. Inflation Not a Global Threat» - StanChart Economist
The U.S. tariff policy under the Trump administration means higher consumer prices in the United States and will therefore lead to more inflation domestically. However, in other parts of the world, this price increase will be offset by an unexpected «white knight» believes Carla Slim from the Standa
Swiss Life Asset Managers Appoints New Head of Marketing from Frankfurt
Swiss Life Asset Managers aims to strengthen its relationships with clients and has created a new division, Marketing & Corporate Communications, for this purpose. The head of the new division joins the company from Deutsche Bank.
McKinsey: Banks Must Find Strategic Responses
Management consultancy McKinsey has released its annual report on the state of the banking industry. Despite a record year in 2024, financial institutions face significant challenges. Many banks continue to struggle to adapt to macroeconomic uncertainties, competition from fintechs, and rapid techno
Maryann Selfe: «Turning a Blind Spot Into an Investment Opportunity»
Less than two percent of global venture capital flows into women’s health – a structural blind spot that misprices risk, stifles innovation, and leaves billions in potential market value unrealized, argues Maryann Selfe in her exclusive contribution to finews.com.
J. Christopher Giancarlo: «Trump 2.0 Has Turned Into the Crypto President»
In Zurich, the former U.S. regulator – nicknamed «CryptoDad» – speaks about the Trump 2.0 administration’s meaningful embrace of digital assets, the firing spree that reshaped U.S. policy, and why Switzerland’s head start has already been overtaken.
IMF Expresses Optimism for MENA Region
Despite ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has significantly raised its growth forecast for the region — in contrast to the global trend. One oil-importing country, in particular, is already surprising with an economic comebac
Reed Smith reaches out to Riyadh
Global law firm Reed Smith has officially opened its new office in Riyadh after receiving approval to operate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the Saudi Ministry of Justice. The Riyadh launch marks the firm’s third new office opening in 2025 and its third location in the Middle East.
Legacy, Resilience, and Purpose Take Center Stage for Family Offices
The Family Barometer 2025 by Julius Bär and PwC seeks to highlight current trends among UHNW families when it comes to managing their wealth. Investments in private equity, management across multiple jurisdictions, and generational issues remain key focus areas.
Rodolfo De Benedetti: «You Can’t Build Trust in a Hurry»
Rodolfo De Benedetti reflects on a decade of building Decalia into one of Geneva’s leading independent wealth managers. In this interview, the Italian-Swiss entrepreneur explains why trust takes time, why size can become a handicap in finance, and how Decalia’s next growth phase will look like.
In-Demand Nasdaq Dubai Basks in The Bond Boom
Nasdaq Dubai, the international securities exchange of the Emirate of Dubai, has recently attracted a series of high-profile bonds and Islamic bonds to its listings. Only the equity side still lags behind — despite a booming IPO market across the Arabian Gulf.
«Game of Thrones» at Neobank N26
Once celebrated as a fintech «unicorn», the Berlin-based neobank N26 has been struggling with internal discord for some time. According to media reports, a new power struggle has now erupted between the founders and the investors — this time over the composition of the supervisory board.
Treaty Package: Why Not Simply Regulate the Relationship with Money?
Switzerland's relationship with the EU remains difficult and fraught with conflict. The package of agreements negotiated by the Federal Council would do little to change that. It is time to consider a new approach to managing relations: the main element would be regular payments to the EU - in retur
Alvarez & Marsal: U.S. Bank Deregulation to Spur Competitive Dynamics
The wave of deregulation in the United States is expected to influence competitive dynamics in the banking sector. Large U.S. banks are likely to benefit from a reduction in CET1 requirements. Switzerland, by contrast, is moving in the opposite direction and plans to significantly increase capital r
Worldline to Expand Network Based on Scion Technology
Global payments provider Worldline plans to expand its Secure EFTPOS Network (SEPN) to further industries and partners, aiming to strengthen the cyber resilience of the entire payments ecosystem and provide companies with a secure digital infrastructure for cashless transactions. Behind this initiat