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Trump 2.0’s 100-Day Report Card Disappoints
The first three months of a new administration are traditionally viewed as a milestone for evaluating early accomplishments. While the 100-day mark of President Trump’s second term officially falls next week on April 30, the verdict is already in—and it’s sobering.
Rehabilitation of the Armaments Industriy is Progressing Rapidly
The «global financial innovator» Wisdom Tree is launching products on European armaments companies, which have long had a «dirty corner» in the investment world. However, the renaissance of war material manufacturers has been apparent for some time. And the debate as to whether this industry deserves to be called «sustaibable» has flared up again. A search for clues in the ESG industry.
Gold Shines in SNB's Quarterly Balance Sheet
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) posted a profit in the first quarter of 2025. It was solely the appreciation of its gold holdings that pushed the numbers into positive territory, while other asset classes recorded losses. The market turbulence triggered by Donald Trump’s «Liberation Day» has yet to be reflected in the figures.
Sina Meier: «Bitcoin is Increasingly Establishing Itself as a Safe-Haven Asset»
Since the beginning of the year, 21Shares has been led by a new leadership duo, aiming to leverage the more regulatory-friendly environment for international expansion. Swiss Country Head Sina Meier also sees significant potential in the domestic market. In this interview, she talks about the maturing crypto market, its vast growth potential, the impact of the Trump shock, the security of cold storage, hashrate as an indicator, and BlackRock’s market entry.
Clinics & Grand Hotels – The Company That Reimagines Switzerland
Almost everyone knows a hotel or private clinic owned by the Aevis Victoria Group led by Antoine Hubert and Michel Reybier. The company has recently come under the leadership of former Migros CEO Fabrice Zumbrunnen. finews.com takes a closer look at the low-key healthcare and hospitality giant from western Switzerland.
Pierre Ceyrac: «Moderate Growth is Enough for the High-Yield Market»
High-yield bonds delivered double-digit total returns in 2024, in part because refinancing has mostly gone smoothly thanks to falling interest rates. However, in response to U.S. tariff policy, many investors have recently pulled out of riskier assets. Pierre Ceyrac, portfolio manager at Aviva Investors, is still assessing the effects on the global economy—and hopes a recession can be avoided.
Mocha Mousse to Sunny Yellow: Five Colorful Watches
In recent years, all the colors of the rainbow have conquered watch design. This spring, two warm, feel-good tones stand out: sunny egg yolk yellow and a chocolate hue that almost seems culinary. These watches in the season's trendiest colors harmonize not only at Easter.
UBS Loses Crown as Most Valuable Continental European Bank
The share price losses since the start of tariff turmoil on April 2 have caused UBS’s market value to shrink more than that of other European competitors. The Swiss banking giant has now been overtaken by Santander in terms of market capitalization.
Images From AIWM's Inaugural Independent Wealth Summit
The sold-out Independent Wealth Summit 2025, organized by finews.asia and the Association of Independent Wealth Managers Singapore, attracted over 250 attendees who gathered to discuss emerging trends poised to reshape Asia’s financial landscape.
Cathy Marston: «There Is Always Happening Something Unpredictable when you Work with Artists»
Her biggest defeat is not being able to be in several places at the same time and has never worn a watch. Cathy Marston, choreographer at Zurich Opera House, talks about her fears and her next project in an interview.
Trade Dispute: Gulf States Scent Their Opportunity
While concerns are mounting in the Gulf that the region’s oil-rich economies could get caught in the crossfire of global trade disputes, some see opportunity amid the uncertainty. The tariff conflict initiated by former U.S. President Donald Trump and the resulting volatility on global stock markets are being viewed by many in Dubai and beyond as a potential advantage.
Trumped – Oswald Grübel on the Impact of U.S. Tariffs
U.S. tariffs are not immutable and may be significantly revised depending on the outcome of negotiations. However, as long as they remain in effect, their impact on the economy is likely to be detrimental, writes Oswald Grübel in an exclusive analysis for finews.
Donald Trump’s Autocracy Has Started Its Decline
The madness of Trump’s «Liberation Day» unleashing, a tariff-war of historic proportions, was doubled-down by the US President bragging about foreign leaders «kissing my ass» and eager to negotiate on the imposed tariffs – and yes, many did exactly that. The Chinese didn’t and will not!, says Beat Wittmann in an exclusive interview with finews.asia.