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ESC 2025 Makes It into the SNB’s Blue Book
Companies from the watchmaking, machinery, and metal industries have been struggling for some time with weak demand and are now particularly affected by U.S. tariff policies. Yet relocating production to the U.S. is not an option for most of them. The latest report from the Swiss National Bank’s regional delegates reveals how the new trade and geopolitical dynamics are also impacting the Swiss real economy and financial sector through other channels.
Federal Supreme Court Puts Pressure in CS AT1 Case
The letter from the Federal Supreme Court to the Federal Administrative Court regarding the lawsuits against the write-down of Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds is written in a particular tone. The highest court wants to know why there has been no «notable activity» to date.
How Defense Stocks Became Investable for the ETF Industry
In the past, defense stocks were typically considered uninvestable. Today, there are large-scale defense ETFs. Martijn Rozemuller, CEO of VanEck Europe, explains how this change in thinking came about. He is also convinced that screening with exclusions will become the industry standard in the coming years—and has set his sights on making VanEck one of the top 10 providers in Europe.
«The Gulf Region is Becoming The New Hotspot For Private Banking»
The Gulf region is undergoing a major economic transformation – bringing with it rising wealth, growing complexity, and increasing client expectations. In an interview with finews.ch, Sebastian Goeres, CEO of LGT Middle East, explains why Dubai is emerging as a key hub for private banking, how family values shape wealth planning, and why tradition is more relevant than ever in the digital age.
The Mood Among Financial Analysts Continues to Brighten
After U.S. President Donald Trump shocked the financial markets with his tariff plans at the beginning of April, the mood has calmed down again. According to the UBS survey for June, financial analysts are once again more optimistic about the situation and outlook.
Patrick Thomson: «Switzerland’s Potential Is Far From Exhausted»
Markets remain volatile and inflation hasn’t been fully tamed—yet J.P. Morgan Asset Management sees substantial opportunity in Europe, particularly in Switzerland, according to Patrick Thomson, Head of EMEA at the U.S. asset manager, in an interview with finews.ch.
«Approval Processes in Switzerland Are Almost Embarrassingly Slow»
Switzerland remains a hub for fintech thanks to its stability and innovation—yet according to Michael Barskyi, Head of S-PRO Switzerland and fintech expert, the financial center is at risk of losing its competitive edge. In this interview, he criticizes sluggish licensing procedures, a lack of strategic talent retention, and warns: «Switzerland can’t afford to act like a lame duck if it wants to maintain its leadership in blockchain.»
Smart Wealth: AI Investments Meet Academic Excellence
Zurich-based asset manager Smart Wealth is strengthening its innovative capacity: with the establishment of a scientific advisory board, the FINMA-regulated fintech is securing additional research expertise to further develop its AI-powered investment technology.
Otto Reventlow: «We simply let the trees grow»
So far, hardly any institutional investors in Switzerland have invested in forests. The CEO of the Danish International Woodland Company wants to change this. The niche market has a low correlation to common asset classes and a favourable risk/return profile, but there are a few peculiarities to consider.
Crypto for the Masses: How Postfinance Is Leading the Way
Since last year, a large share of the Swiss population has gained access to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies through a banking app. finews.com met the man who made it happen: Alexander Thoma, Head of Digital Assets at Postfinance, explains how customers have responded, why Ripple has suddenly overtaken Ethereum, how Postfinance is setting new benchmarks in staking – and why all this is just the beginning.
Gold: A New Regulatory Asset Class Under Basel III?
Gold already meets nearly all technical requirements for a crisis-resilient asset – yet it remains sidelined from the regulatory framework. In his finews.first opinion piece, Arthur Jurus of ODDO BHF argues that Switzerland could strategically elevate gold’s status within the Basel III framework – and gain a competitive edge in doing so.
Impressions from the AI Event of finews.ch
Artificial intelligence has reached the masses with ChatGPT at the latest, and thus also the final sector, where this technology is opening up enormous potential. Should we be happy about it or afraid of it? This question was explored last Tuesday at a networking event organized by finews.ch, and numerous bankers accepted the invitation.
Alain Krapl: «Perception Does not Always Correspond to Reality»
In an interview with finews.ch, Alain Krapl, training expert at Swiss Finance Institute, says that the Swiss financial center should take greater care of its achievements and sometimes position them more actively. After all, stability alone is no longer enough; the sector also needs to be agile and capable of change.
Stefan Mäder: «Blatten Is in our Minds – Whether We Like it or Not»
At the «Day of Insurers,» the president of the Swiss Insurance Association (SIA), Stefan Mäder, emphasized the industry’s performance capabilities. At the same time, he stressed that regulatory conditions must remain favorable in order to enable private-sector solutions.
Revox Rewinds the Future: The Comeback of a Swiss Audio Icon
Between Studer mixing consoles, master tapes, and multiroom speakers, Revox is reinventing itself — while staying true to its roots. In Dietikon, the Swiss high-end audio brand is transforming its heritage into a strategy for the future. The goal? A comeback on a global scale.
Career Prospects in Finance: Dubai and Singapore Calling
Career prospects in Switzerland’s financial sector have undergone a notable transformation over the past decade. What began as widespread skepticism gradually evolved into growing optimism — until a new wave of uncertainty set in around 2023. As we look ahead, what can we expect from 2025?
ABN Amro Fined Heavily Over Bonus Payments
The Dutch central bank has imposed a €15 million fine on ABN Amro for paying bonuses to senior executives in recent years. However, banks under state ownership have been prohibited from awarding such bonuses since 2012. Regulators were particularly displeased that the bank resumed the practice despite previous warnings.
Why What the SNB Did not Say Is Important this Time
The SNB is continuing to ease its monetary policy. But it is also making it unmistakably clear that the negative interest rate is a special instrument that it will not use lightly. And it is using the term «uncertainties» in a more targeted way than before. An assessment.
BIL Suisse CEO Hans-Peter Borgh: «Nothing But Rumors»
The Swiss private bank of Luxembourg-based BIL Group is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Switzerland this summer. In addition to its traditional wealth management services, BIL Suisse has increasingly been offering financial services for corporate clients over the past five years. Nevertheless, the bank is repeatedly seen as a potential takeover target. BIL Suisse CEO Hans-Peter Borgh addresses this issue in an interview with finews.tv.
UAE Banks: Digitalisation Fuels Profits
Local lenders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) earned in the first three months of 2025 8.4 percent more quarter on quarter. According to Alvarez & Marsal, however, there is one financial factor outside of the Emirati banks' control that slighly weighs on their margins.
Financial Stability Report: Capital and Liquidity Buffers Well Stocked
In its latest Financial Stability Report, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) strikes an overall positive tone. Once again, it backs the Federal Council’s proposals for stricter banking regulations—particularly regarding the most controversial aspect: capital requirements. In light of its role as a lender of last resort during times of crisis, the SNB urges banks to prepare adequate collateral.