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Bitcoin and cash cast a shadow over banks

This content was published on Dec 13, 2017 The bitcoin frenzy reached new heights this week just as HSBC escaped criminal prosecution for alleged money laundering. Coincidence?

A woman buys bitcoin from an atm in Switzerland

Crypto start-ups build alternative Swiss finance system

This content was published on Dec 13, 2017 The value of bitcoin is skyrocketing but Swiss banks have no appetite for cryptocurrencies. A new breed of start-up intend to fill the void.

Uber to stop offering budget service in Basel

This content was published on Dec 13, 2017 According to the company, the decision was taken due to feedback from its partners, who wanted to earn more money through the more expensive UberX service. Economic success was not possible through its cheapest service UberPop, the company stated. UberPop drivers in Basel will have five months to obtain a special licence to transport passengers…

Darwin Airline announces bankruptcy to staff

This content was published on Dec 13, 2017 Swiss regional carrier Darwin Airline has been forced to concede bankruptcy after a period of serious financial problems.

An employee stocks bottled beverages in a Swiss supermarket

Swiss food imports are growing faster than the population

This content was published on Dec 12, 2017 A government study shows that imports of food products have grown by 80% — three times faster than the Swiss population — between 1990 and 2016.

Parliament: don’t touch banking secrecy for Swiss clients

This content was published on Dec 12, 2017 Swiss banking secrecy should not be loosened – at least not for clients within Switzerland, according to the Swiss parliament.

Embattled start-up Monetas declared bankrupt

This content was published on Dec 12, 2017 The Swiss-based digital payment start-up Monetas has been declared bankrupt on Monday by a court in Zug.

Swiss rail passengers stranded overnight

This content was published on Dec 11, 2017 About 200 people woke up in a Swiss school on Monday morning after their train got stuck in the snow and slush the previous day.

Over two million Swiss are covered by collective labour contracts

This content was published on Dec 11, 2017 According to the office, 2,066,550 workers (out of a total working population of 4.7 million) are employed under the terms and conditions of 600 different collective labour agreements. Almost half of all employees work in industries or sectors offering collective labour agreements with binding regulations. The statistics refer to the situation in March 2016. +…

Record number of passengers through Gotthard rail tunnel

This content was published on Dec 11, 2017 It has been one year since the first trains started using the Gotthard Base Tunnel – the world’s longest rail tunnel.

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