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Is Switzerland doing enough to freeze Russian assets?

Street demonstration calling for Switzerland to Stop Putin, Stop War.

This content was published on May 18, 2022 Untangling the main areas of contention surrounding Swiss efforts to track down and freeze the assets of sanctioned Russians.

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Switzerland should do more to freeze Russian assets

This content was published on May 18, 2022 Switzerland is right to enforce EU sanctions on Russian individuals and entities, but must ensure the measures have real impact.

How can banks contribute to climate change goals?

Do you think the financial industry has expertise and motive to properly direct investments into sustainable causes?

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Former UBS banker loses appeal over selling data to Germany

This content was published on May 13, 2022 The Swiss Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by a former UBS banker who had been convicted of industrial espionage.

The superyacht Amadea, owned by a Russian oligarch, is docked at the Queens Wharf in Lautoka, Fiji, on April 15 2022

US commission accuses Switzerland of hiding Russian assets

This content was published on May 5, 2022 Swiss anti-corruption expert testifies to a US government commission that Swiss lawyers help Russian oligarchs hide funds.

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Swiss central bank names vice-chair successor

This content was published on May 5, 2022 The Swiss National Bank names Martin Schlegel to take over as vice-chairman of its Governing Board from August 1.

UN rapporteur calls out Switzerland for ‘criminalisation of journalism’

This content was published on May 3, 2022 The UN Rapporteur for freedom of expression has criticised Switzerland's banking secrecy laws that result in self-censorship by journalists.

Covid loan claims fuel rise in suspected fraud cases

This content was published on May 2, 2022 The number of reported suspicious financial transactions continued to rise in Switzerland in 2021.

Credit Suisse shareholders refuse to let board off the hook

This content was published on Apr 29, 2022 Shareholders refuse to absolve Credit Suisse board members of legal liability after a series of bungles and court cases in recent years.

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Swiss central bank rejects ‘creative’ demands to change course

This content was published on Apr 29, 2022 The Swiss National Bank beats off demands to fight inflation by raising interest rates and to distribute more reserves to cantons and other causes.

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