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Strong franc hits Swiss tourism hard in March

This content was published on May 7, 2015 According to the Federal Statistical Office, the decrease in overnight stays by European tourists was almost twice the average decline, at an alarming 14.5%. Germans were responsible for the biggest chunk of no shows in terms of volume, with 78,000 fewer overnight stays. This is the second month of tourism statistics since the Swiss National…

Shareholders to deliver Holcim-Lafarge merger verdict

This content was published on May 7, 2015 Holcim shareholders are expected to approve a merger deal with Lafarge at the firm's EGM.

Swiss firms underestimate cybercrime

This content was published on May 6, 2015 As life continues to be increasingly digitalised, the issue of cybercrime is also gaining significance, KPMG said on Wednesday. It noted that last year in Switzerland cybercrime caused economic damage worth CHF200 million ($215 million). Although two-thirds of the 64 companies interviewed said they were aware that they were an attractive target for cyberattacks –…

Businesses benefit from citizens’ involvement

This content was published on May 6, 2015 In the following interview with swissinfo.ch, Stutzer says a global comparisonExternal link by the IMD business school shows countries where forms of direct democracy are exercised doing very well both in terms of economic well-being and competitive edge. Stutzer, a professor of economics at the University of BaselExternal link, says political stability is crucial for…

Wage abuse cases rise in Switzerland

This content was published on May 5, 2015 Last year SECO carried out investigations on labour and wage conditions at 8,900 Swiss firms which do not have collective wage agreements. It found that 10% of firms underpaid their workers based on minimum wage levels, an increase of two percentage points on 2013. The main sectors affected were the manufacturing industry, hotels and restaurants,…

Switzerland’s Silk Road is a slow one

This content was published on May 5, 2015 As the silkworms eagerly munch on their mulberry leaves, silk producers strive to keep their tiny sector alive.

Alarm raised over imported diet pills

This content was published on May 5, 2015 The vast majority of diet pills imported illegally into Switzerland from the Far East contain uncontrolled active ingredients that may represent a health risk, according to a study by Swissmedic, the Swiss agency for Therapeutic products.

Gates Foundation loses appeal in Sika takeover saga

This content was published on May 4, 2015 The Gates Foundation, which is a Sika shareholder, was dealt the blow by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) on Monday. Along with their investment advisor Cascade Investments, the Foundation had appealed against a ruling by the Swiss Takeover Board on April 1 in favour of the Sika family’s right to an opt-out clause.…

Former banker arrested in Italy for money laundering

This content was published on May 4, 2015 Arrested by the Italian financial police a few days ago, the accused worked for the Lugano bank Cornèr from 1996 to 2012. With the assistance of a Milanese accountant – who was arrested in March 2013 under the same investigation – the ex-banker helped clients in the creation of holding companies in Switzerland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands,…

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How does Switzerland matter for the British elections?

This content was published on May 4, 2015 The UK could learn a few things from non-member Switzerland, writes Pieter Cleppe of the Brussels think tank, Open Europe.

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