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Nescafé keeps top spot in Swiss brand ranking

This content was published on Apr 16, 2015 Switzerland’s second-largest pharmaceutical company, RocheExternal link, ranked second in the list of the top 50 Swiss brands, which was compiled by the consulting company Interbrand External linktogether with the Swiss business magazine BILANZExternal link. Interbrand reported major fluctuations in brands’ values, with sanitary technology company Gerberit External linkincreasing by 29%, Nespresso by 19% and luxury…

Study sees opportunities in the collapse of banking secrecy

This content was published on Apr 16, 2015 The end of banking secrecy for customers in key foreign markets and restrictions due to the financial crisis have turned the industry inside out, said the study. The transformation process is still only in the beginning stages and the challenges banks face are major – even existential. The study, conducted by accountancy firm KPMG and…

Strong franc forces a U-turn on export optimism

This content was published on Apr 16, 2015 The majority of Switzerland’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) expect their exports to stagnate in the months to come as a result of the strong Swiss franc.

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Last taxi to Europe

This content was published on Apr 16, 2015 The contrast between Europe’s resistance to Uber and America’s warmer reception for the ride-sharing service highlights once again how European regulatory structures, in principle designed to protect consumers, end up protecting entrenched suppliers and stifling innovation. Alberto Heimler, professor of economics at Scuola nazionale dell’Amministrazione in Rome, shares his views on the issue. This contrast…

Money-laundering millions head back to Brazil

This content was published on Apr 15, 2015 In 2003, the Federal Prosecutors Office opened an investigation into Brazilian nationals who held bank accounts in Switzerland. With help from Brazilian authorities, the probe was concluded in 2008 and ended with the Swiss confiscating $19.4 million in assets. Also in 2008, the Brazilians petitioned Switzerland for restitution of the confiscated assets. The Brazilian authorities…

What’s a referendum?

This content was published on Apr 15, 2015 A referendum is a nationwide vote called to challenge a piece of legislation already approved by parliament. If a group opposed to the new law manages to collect at least 50,000 signatures within 100 days of the official publication of the proposed legislation, it is again put to a nationwide vote. Such a vote is…

Researchers map and unlock new secrets of dark matter

This content was published on Apr 15, 2015 Swiss scientists have helped uncover a series of recent findings about the nature of dark matter in the universe.

Hand-wringing over unorthodox use of political initiative

This content was published on Apr 15, 2015 Narrowly passed by the electorate in 2010, the original initiative text called for the automatic expulsion of foreign criminals for certain crimes, including murder, rape, robbery and human trafficking, but also less serious offences. Long procedural delays having to do with proportionality, the definition of crimes specified by the initiative, and its compatibility with international…

Burkard family dealt blow in Sika sale bid

This content was published on Apr 14, 2015 The proposed takeover of Sika by Saint-Gobain has been dealt a blow by the election of a board and chairman opposed to the deal at the AGM.

Creating the soundtrack for the universe

This content was published on Apr 14, 2015 StarMaker, Quantum Chaos, Photons: the names of the tracks on Ben Moore’s latest electro-rock album give some clues as to his day job.

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