Saturday 21.11.2009
It is glittering again for the time being.... gold November 19, 2009 - 1:57 PM

Gold expected to retain its shine

The surge in the price of gold is likely to continue, in the face of a weakening dollar and the threat of hyper-inflation in the United States. ... »

UBS hopes for green light on its path to recovery November 17, 2009 - 9:29 PM

"New" UBS unveils strategic rebranding

Battered bank UBS has attempted to slip free from an avalanche of negative figures and bad publicity by announcing details of its new path to anticipated recovery. ... »

The bank bonus frenzy is set to be curbed November 11, 2009 - 9:29 PM

Pay restrictions imposed on financial community

Switzerland's financial regulator will enforce new regulations on pay and bonuses for the country's largest banks and insurance companies from next year. ... »

Picture this: a Google Street View car on the streets of Lausanne November 16, 2009 - 2:02 PM

Google faces court action over Street View

Internet giant Google is facing legal action in Switzerland over its failure to meet demands for better privacy protection in its Street View service. ... »

Shoppers have propped up the economy November 7, 2009 - 10:24 AM

Consumers take on sunnier outlook

A surprising upswing in consumer confidence may be premature given the steadily rising unemployment rate and gloomy company forecasts, economists believe. ... »

Coming to an Ikea near you: A Swiss investor saw potential in a Bosnian furniture manufacturer, Standard, that is expected to grow 15 per cent in 2009 despite the economic downturn November 6, 2009 - 9:56 PM

Balkan businesses may hold key to stable future

The western Balkans are still not as prosperous as before the wars of the 1990s, but sweeping reforms are starting to make the region more interesting for investors. ... »

Tamiflu sales have rocketed since the outbreak of swine flu but could this backfire on Roche in South Korea? November 6, 2009 - 2:33 PM

South Korea investigates Roche and Novartis

Authorities in South Korea have raided the Seoul office of Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche for alleged involvement in illegal sales of its swine flu drug Tamiflu. ... »

Can Robert McCann restore UBS in the US? November 3, 2009 - 9:45 PM

Battered image continues to haunt UBS

The latest UBS results revealed the enormity of the task the bank faces to restore credibility as wealthy clients continued to take their assets elsewhere. ... »

The radar looks over the valley into Davos October 31, 2009 - 6:44 PM

High-tech radar sounds out snowfall

Perched on a mountain top in the resort of Davos is a state-of-the-art radar which, as winter sets in, should help gauge exactly how much snow is falling in the area. ... »

The new system should enable commanders to see all the friendly forces on a battlefield October 29, 2009 - 4:54 PM

Technology opens cracks in Swiss defence

A high-tech Swiss army project has been put on hold amid fears that it may become obsolete before it can be implemented. ... »

Some Swiss media describe the raids as dramatic but not wrong October 28, 2009 - 12:13 PM

Italian bank raids complicate relations

Switzerland's media have expressed dismay at Italian raids on branches of Swiss banks but said they are proof the country remains under extreme pressure on taxes. ... »

A study found total tax contributions from 58 firms including Credit Suisse had remained quite stable October 28, 2009 - 8:17 AM

Corporate giants "pull their weight" in taxes

Despite sinking revenues from banking giants, the total tax contribution of Swiss heavyweight companies has barely shrunk during the recession, according to a study. ... »

The Monsters poster project by Zurich-based designer Eric Anderson October 24, 2009 - 10:14 AM

Swiss businesses "not aware" of young talent

The quality of young designers' work has improved in recent years, but Swiss firms are largely ignorant of their talents, design specialists say. ... »

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