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Revival of the Ultimate Power Wagon
For the first time since 2004, the BMW M5 returns as a Touring model – and what a return it is. With its dimensions, performance figures, and commanding presence, it is arguably the sportiest German performance wagon on the market today. finews.com took it for an extensive test drive on the German a
Tom Lyons: «A Slow-Motion Crisis That Many Firms Don’t Recognize Yet»
In a new White Paper, GenTwo warns that Switzerland’s asset managers may be enjoying their last years of comfort before margin pressure, brand erosion, and client defections hit home. In this interview, co-author Tom Lyons explains why a hidden crisis is brewing – and what managers can do about it.
Politicians Want Swiss Gold Industry to Foot the Bill Over Tariff Dispute
Switzerland’s gold industry has enjoyed strong business with the United States. That could soon change: the punitive tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump now also apply to imports of 1-kilogram gold bars. The industry is coming under fire from politicians.
Not a Fan of AI? How CEOs Can Embrace the Inevitable
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a strategic gamechanger. Yet many CEOs remain hesitant. «AI is a C-level issue – even if it feels uncomfortable,» says executive advisor Brigitte Kaps. In her finews.first contribution, she outlines how leaders can bridge the gap.
Bond Market in July: PSP Brings Floaters Back to Switzerland
During the holiday month, an unusually high number of top-tier issuers from Switzerland and abroad tapped into the Swiss capital market. The Pfandbriefzentrale raised more money than ever before, and a long-forgotten instrument made a comeback.
Pension Funds Report Slightly Negative Returns in the Second Quarter
Swiss pension funds experienced modest losses in the second quarter amid continued high volatility in financial markets. Despite prevailing uncertainties, the economy remained stable, though leading indicators point to a deterioration in sentiment.
Tariff Dispute with the US: Money Heals Many Wounds
In recent decades, Swiss banks have often been at the center of serious foreign policy crisis. These episodes provide valuable food for thought that could lead to a more realistic assessment of the situation and our country's options for action in the current conflict with the US. And for the banks,
Negative Interest Rates Would Be a Blunt Sword
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has repeatedly expressed its reluctance to resort to negative interest rates after its last rate cut to zero. However, this could change if the planned US tariffs on imports from Switzerland come into effect and remain in place for an extended period. A number of econom
When Art Meets Influence: Inside the Magic of Locarno
No other event in Switzerland brings together film lovers quite like the Locarno Film Festival, which kicks off again next week. But this is far more than a celebration of global cinema: it’s a meeting point of minds, where art, science, and business intersect – all under the symbol of the leopard.