Archive – Banking & Fintech

Swisscom boss optimistic about telecoms future

This content was published on Oct 14, 2003 He says while new investments are being made, the approach is more cautious than it was during the telecoms boom, which began in the late 1990s. Attendance at the Telecom World 2003 trade fair in Geneva this week was expected to be half that at the last conference four years ago, reflecting the downturn in…

Russia welcomes crash compensation plan

This content was published on Oct 14, 2003 Ivanov told his counterpart, Micheline Calmy-Rey, that last year’s collision in airspace controlled by Switzerland was a top concern for the Russian people. Russia “welcomes the Swiss government’s willingness to participate in the compensation fund even before the causes of the crash are determined,” said Ivanov. Calmy-Rey stressed that the goal was to provide compensation…

Bill Gates visits Geneva telecoms fair

This content was published on Oct 13, 2003 Speaking at the Telecom World 2003 in Geneva, Bill Gates emphasised that the internet revolution was set to continue thanks to high-speed access. “Ten years ago hardly anyone surfed the internet,” Gates said. “Then it was the exception, now it is the rule.” He explained that wireless internet access did not only have enormous growth…

Poker Alice: Strongly Recommended!

This content was published on Oct 13, 2003

Swiss hit by housing shortage

This content was published on Oct 13, 2003 Complex building laws and reams of red tape are among the factors deterring potential investors from funding new housing projects. Finding somewhere to live in Switzerland without contacts or the necessary cash to become a homeowner can be an uphill struggle, with properties for rent scarce nationwide. At the beginning of June 2002, there were…

Swiss face another hike in health premiums

This content was published on Oct 10, 2003 The government says the increase will range between 0.8 per cent and 14.8 per cent, depending on age and where the policyholder lives. Health insurance costs in Switzerland have risen dramatically over the past two years, averaging around ten per cent. Young policyholders – 19 to 25-year olds – face hefty increases of up to…

Industry survey points to better times ahead

This content was published on Oct 10, 2003 A quarterly survey of 300 companies by Switzerland’s largest bank, UBS, indicates that they have been given a tentative boost by the global economic upturn. “The outlook for companies is brightening up, especially for those that are exposed to the international markets,” Andreas Höfert, head of economic research at UBS, told swissinfo. “This fits in…

Hess sweetens its Australian wine bid

This content was published on Oct 10, 2003 Hess on Thursday raised its unconditional bid from A$3.85 (SFr3.50) to A$4, matching a rival offer from British firm Allied Domecq. Earlier in the day, Allied dropped all conditions attached to its own A$4-a-share offer – including a requirement that it would not pay unless gaining at least 51 per cent of Peter Lehmann. Both…

Hotelier has unusual recipe for success

This content was published on Oct 9, 2003 Be grumpy, make lots of rules, serve the same food over and over again, and offer rooms with some of the best views in the Alps. A sign prominently displayed inside the Hotel Mittaghorn says breakfast is served between 7.30am and 9am – not a minute earlier or later. Dinner is at 7.30pm precisely and…

Counterfeit goods hurt Swiss economy

This content was published on Oct 8, 2003 A study published on Wednesday in Bern shows that Switzerland is one of the countries worst affected by fake goods in Europe. According to the report, which was carried out by the European Brands Association (EBA), 21 counterfeit products appeared on the Swiss market between 2000 and 2001. In all, 470 examples of counterfeit goods…

Archive – Banking & Fintech

Popular Stories

Most Discussed

Archive – Banking & Fintech

More

Swisscom boss optimistic about telecoms future

More

Russia welcomes crash compensation plan

More

Bill Gates visits Geneva telecoms fair

More

Poker Alice: Strongly Recommended!

More

Swiss hit by housing shortage

More

Swiss face another hike in health premiums

More

Industry survey points to better times ahead

More

Hess sweetens its Australian wine bid

More

Hotelier has unusual recipe for success

More

Counterfeit goods hurt Swiss economy

Popular Stories

Most Discussed