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“Serious case” Swiss watchdog bans former bank CEO over insider trading

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has banned the former CEO of a Swiss bank over a “serious case of insider trading”.

This content was published on January 24, 2020 12:33 PM Jan 24, 2020 - 12:33

Fluff and nonsense? Roubini unimpressed with Crypto Nation Switzerland

Switzerland’s flourishing cryptocurrency and blockchain sector continued its expansion last year. But this did not stop renowned US economist ...

This content was published on January 23, 2020 10:10 PM Jan 23, 2020 - 22:10

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Hefty bill Negative interest rates have cost Swiss banks CHF8 billion

Swiss banks have been forced to fork out CHF8 billion in negative interest fees since the Swiss National Bank (SNB) imposed its policy in 2015.

This content was published on January 22, 2020 1:55 PM Jan 22, 2020 - 13:55

Electric cars Organiser of Swiss Formula E race goes bust

The company Swiss E-Prix Operations, which last year organised a Formula E electric car race through the streets of Bern, will be liquidated.

This content was published on January 22, 2020 11:17 AM Jan 22, 2020 - 11:17

"Attack mode" Neon banking app slashes fees in growth drive

Swiss financial services company Neon says it will scrap card fees for customers shopping abroad to spearhead an ambitious drive to boost the ...

This content was published on January 20, 2020 2:10 PM Jan 20, 2020 - 14:10

Crypto Finance Conference Financial innovation boosts humanitarian aid: Swiss foreign minister

Swiss Foreign Minister believes that blockchain, plus the latest innovations in financial technology, can boost humanitarian relief in crisis areas.

This content was published on January 17, 2020 6:30 PM Jan 17, 2020 - 18:30

Tokenised investment Slice of prime Zurich real estate sold on blockchain

A building on Zurich’s most exclusive shopping street has been converted into a blockchain-powered investment following its CHF130 million ($134 ...

This content was published on January 15, 2020 4:19 PM Jan 15, 2020 - 16:19

International finance Swiss franc climbs after US adds it to ‘manipulation’ watchlist

The US Treasury has called on the Swiss government to cut taxes and spend more public money.

By Sam Jones in Zurich and Eva Szalay in London

Russell Hardy Why Vitol boss will ‘kick butts’ to boost performance

If Vitol chief executive Russell Hardy’s sole focus were the company’s profit and loss account, he would have little to worry about.

By Neil Hume and David Sheppard

CfC St Moritz Crypto determined to emerge from the shadows

The blockchain industry is redoubling efforts to engage with policy makers at the Crypto Finance Conference in St Moritz.

By Matthew Allen

Safe-haven franc Swiss National Bank expects profit of CHF49 billion for 2019

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) expects to post an annual profit of CHF49 billion ($50.29 billion) for 2019.

This content was published on January 9, 2020 8:15 AM Jan 9, 2020 - 08:15

Fintech Switzerland The spirit of Fintech past and the spectre of Fintech future

It was a busy 2019 for Swiss fintech and there is promise for more to come in 2020. A round-up of what to expect.

By Matthew Allen

Cryptocurrency Facebook’s Libra has failed in current form, says Swiss president

Facebook’s Libra project needs reworking to be approved, according to the president of Switzerland.

This content was published on December 28, 2019 11:08 AM Dec 28, 2019 - 11:08

Spygate part II Credit Suisse admits to second spying case

An investigation by Credit Suisse has confirmed that a second employee was placed under “inexcusable” surveillance. The bank said that employees ...

This content was published on December 23, 2019 10:02 AM Dec 23, 2019 - 10:02

Next step Credit Suisse: FINMA appoints independent investigator

FINMA says it is appointing an independent auditor to investigate Swiss bank Credit Suisse “in the context of observation activities”.

This content was published on December 20, 2019 6:55 PM Dec 20, 2019 - 18:55

New spying Paper reports new surveillance case involving Credit Suisse executive

A senior Credit Suisse human resources executive was tailed by private investigators in February, the NZZ newspaper reported on Tuesday. 

This content was published on December 17, 2019 11:33 AM Dec 17, 2019 - 11:33

Latest figures  Swiss firms’ investments double abroad  

Companies in Switzerland invested double the amount abroad in 2018 than in 2017. But foreign investors withdrew capital from Switzerland. 

This content was published on December 13, 2019 12:31 PM Dec 13, 2019 - 12:31

Government rejection Retail digital franc remains taboo for Switzerland

Switzerland has ruled out the possibility of a central bank-issued digital franc for the general public in the foreseeable future. The government ...

This content was published on December 13, 2019 12:12 PM Dec 13, 2019 - 12:12

Finance Bank savers feel sting from negative interest rates

The number of Swiss bank customers being charged negative interest rates on their deposits is on the rise – and shows no sign of reversing.

By Matthew Allen

Blockchain newsletter Blockchain shares – who needs lawmakers?

The Swiss parliament will soon get to grips with merging the current financial system with new blockchain architecture. This is a bit like ...

By Matthew Allen

Reunification assets Julius Bär ordered to repay CHF153 million missing German funds

Swiss bank Julius Bär has been ordered to pay CHF153 million ($155 million) to settle a claim that one of its subsidiaries pilfered money from ...

This content was published on December 5, 2019 11:04 AM Dec 5, 2019 - 11:04