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Postfinance restores e-banking after computer glitch

This content was published on Jan 10, 2017 A spokesman for the bank told the Swiss News Agency on Tuesday that the bank’s 1.7 million customers had been able to use the online banking service since midday on Monday. The bank said the unidentified computer problem began on Sunday. PostFinance, the banking division of the Post Office, said in a statement on Monday that no…

Private banks eye Asia’s new super-rich

This content was published on Jan 10, 2017 As some western groups retreat, regional rivals are building up relations with the next generation.

When global leaders meet: WEF’s biggest moments

This content was published on Jan 9, 2017 How did a remote Swiss mountain resort become the site for the most important leaders from around the world to debate pressing global challenges?

Swiss technology in smartphones

This content was published on Jan 9, 2017 It’s a decade since the iPhone was launched and at least four Swiss companies have reason to celebrate its success. (SRF/swissinfo.ch)

Ruled by thumbs? Switzerland as an iPhone nation

This content was published on Jan 9, 2017 Trendsetters who wanted to be among the first Swiss to own an iPhone had to head online or buy the phone from the United States after they were first unveiled in January 2007. However, with the US devices, the SIM cards were locked in those days, so the next problem was to work out how…

The right time for high-speed metro?

This content was published on Jan 9, 2017 A futuristic Swiss Metro project put on hold in 2009 is now being revived. It will link conurbations and transport hubs underground with high-speed trains. (SRF/swissinfo.ch)

Swiss central bank reports CHF24 billion annual profit

This content was published on Jan 9, 2017 The results were largely down to foreign currency holdings built up to weaken the strong Swiss franc, typically a safe haven currency. Foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar, gained in strength last year, boosting the SNB’s position. The central bank regularly buys euros, dollars and other currencies to prevent the franc from appreciating too much.…

Jobs, money, and free beer

This content was published on Jan 8, 2017 Here are some of the stories we’ll be bringing you the week starting January 9.

Swiss researchers store summer’s heat for winter

This content was published on Jan 7, 2017 By dissolving solid, highly concentrated sodium hydroxide in water, they were able to utilise a solution called caustic soda – also known as lye – which stores heat over a long period of time. When the caustic soda is heated, the water evaporates and heat is stored until the solution comes into contact with water…

Poll finds sufficient backing for tax reform

This content was published on Jan 6, 2017 A major reform of Switzerland’s corporate tax system stands a good chance of winning approval by voters next month.

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