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Negative rates may have to go even lower, says SNB chief

Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan

This content was published on Nov 3, 2019 The Swiss National Bank (SNB) may lower interest rates further into negative territory, says Chairman Thomas Jordan.

Spas, Syria and the demise of the call box

This content was published on Nov 2, 2019 Here’s a round-up of some of the most interesting statistics to appear in the past week’s stories on swissinfo.ch.

Uber faces ban in Geneva if it fails to hire drivers

This content was published on Nov 1, 2019 The Swiss canton of Geneva has decided to classify Uber as an employer, hence obliging it to pay social benefits to its drivers to continue operating.

Sygnum gets green light to operate in Singapore

This content was published on Oct 31, 2019 Swiss crypto bank Sygnum has been awarded a capital markets services licence in Singapore, paving the way for it to provide asset management services in the Asian city-state. Sygnum received a Swiss banking license in August, at the same time as its competitor SEBA.

Credit Suisse results impress despite damaging spy scandal

This content was published on Oct 30, 2019 The bank doubled profits for the period to CHF881 million ($886 million) compared to Q3 2018. Its International Wealth Management division, which used to be run by Iqbal Khan who was at the centre of the spygate row, saw pre-tax income rise 43% to CHF539 million. Wealth management returns were, however, boosted by the recent…

All-time low honey harvests in Switzerland in 2019

This content was published on Oct 29, 2019 Beekeepers in Switzerland have reported historically poor honey harvests in 2019. The major cause was the markedly cold and wet month of May.

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Campaign targets online gambling addicts

This content was published on Oct 28, 2019 An awareness campaign has been launched to help addicted online gamblers in Switzerland cope with their compulsive behaviour.

‘Next generation’ private bank plans to open doors in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 28, 2019 “Banking is to be redefined, and the use of technology should ensure that employees and customers receive a higher esteem than many banks do today,” says chairman David Bisang, who last year founded the blockchain company Heymate. But Tallyon is remaining tight-lipped about how exactly it plans to “democratise” private banking in Switzerland, other than…

Swiss Airbus planes must limit their top speed at altitude

This content was published on Oct 28, 2019 Airbus A220 planes, which make up almost half of the European fleet of Swiss International Air Lines, have been ordered to avoid flying at maximum power over a certain altitude.

Railways pledge to achieve better punctuality

This content was published on Oct 28, 2019 The national railway operator has promised to improve its punctuality record despite a shortage of engine drivers and rolling stock.

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