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Construction boss takes massive bonus haircut

This content was published on Feb 24, 2016 Construction boss gives up nearly CHF1 million in compensation as his bonus awarded shares inflate in value.

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A year without flying

This content was published on Feb 24, 2016 Air travel allows researchers to take part in international projects, but it’s also damaging our climate. It’s a classic dilemma, and solving it will take creativity and a little sacrifice.

Novartis suspected of corruption

This content was published on Feb 23, 2016 “We can confirm that the headquarters of Novartis Korea in Seoul were visited by local authorities in relation to an investigation on Feb 22, 2016,” she wrote. According to media reports, Novartis is suspected of offering bribes to local doctors in the form of rebates for products. The spokeswoman from the Novartis Media Relations department…

Billionaire’s complaint raises liability issue

This content was published on Feb 23, 2016 Credit Suisse, a rogue employee and a Georgian billionaire will thrash out exactly who is responsible for losses mounting to hundreds of millions of dollars.

European guests stay away from Swiss hotels

This content was published on Feb 23, 2016 The latest figures from the Federal Statistical Office were released at Switzerland Tourism’s annual press conference in Zurich on Tuesday. The strength of the Swiss currency was highlighted as the familiar reason for ongoing problems seen in the sector. Overnight stays in Swiss hotels totalled 35.6 million in 2015, a drop of 0.8% over the…

Almost 50% more Swiss companies opt for job cuts in 2015

This content was published on Feb 23, 2016 The number of Swiss companies that announced major job cuts in 2015 increased by 45% compared to the year before.

CHF1,000 bank note shows Swiss cash is king

This content was published on Feb 23, 2016 Unlike other countries in Europe, Switzerland has no qualms that CHF1,000 banknotes will be used for money laundering purposes.

Swiss-Iranian pipeline deal buried

This content was published on Feb 22, 2016 Swiss energy concern Axpo’s much-publicised Iranian gas deal never came to fruition, as Axpo told the Swiss News Agency on Monday.

‘We have to stand firm, using our democratic societies’

This content was published on Feb 22, 2016 The 19-year old language student from Sweden is a fresh voice of the Swiss Abroad community. swissinfo.ch presents a series a leading members of the newly-founded online youth parliament. swissinfo.ch: What do you want to achieve as a member of the new youth parliament of the Swiss abroad – first of all in Switzerland, and…

BSI private bank changes hands again

This content was published on Feb 22, 2016 BSI private bank has changed hands twice in a short space of time with the agreed CHF1.33 billion sale from BTG Pactual to EFG Bank.

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