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How French authorities used a whistleblower to sting UBS bankers

This content was published on Mar 1, 2019 In 2011 a scared UBS employee was summoned without explanation to meet French government officials outside a Louis Vuitton store in Paris.

New asylum rules come into force

This content was published on Mar 1, 2019 Most asylum proceedings are now to be completed within 140 days in federal asylum seekers’ centres. This compares with an average of 280 days in 2015. The reform was approved by two-thirds of Swiss voters in spring 2016. + Read more about the 2016 vote on accelerated asylum procedures As of March 1, asylum…

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Internet provider ‘not responsible’ for pirated movie sites

This content was published on Feb 27, 2019 The complaint was brought against the state-owned telecoms giant by the independent Swiss movie and documentary maker Praesens FilmExternal link. The company argued that Swisscom should be obliged to deny its customers access to foreign websites that allow illegal streaming or downloading of films. But the Supreme Court in Lausanne turned down the complaint on…

Inside IKEA: a furniture store on a social mission

This content was published on Feb 26, 2019 IKEA has a long and rich history in Switzerland and now it is trying to rally other companies in the country around gender equality. Will they listen?

Insurance

Supplementary insurance can add additional coverage to standard policies for many scenarios, including the right to a private room in a hospital, more robust accident policies and coverage that remains valid when overseas. In addition, special groups often offer their own insurance to cover potential accidents that could befall their members. For instance, outdoor enthusiasts can…

The making of the museum

This content was published on Feb 26, 2019

Swiss private banking giant dips toes into crypto scene

This content was published on Feb 26, 2019 One of Switzerland’s largest banks, Julius Baer, has entered the cryptoassets world by announcing a partnership with budding crypto bank start-up SEBA.

Tourists continue to flock to Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 26, 2019 The number of overnight stays in Swiss hotels increased by 3.8% last year to 38.8 million.

Swiss blockchain exchange ‘on track’ despite ‘flexible’ timetable

This content was published on Feb 26, 2019 The Swiss stock exchange’s new distributed ledger technology (DLT) trading platform may be arriving slightly later than anticipated.

GE, Roche, Spark: flair for genes

This content was published on Feb 26, 2019 The fear of missing out is a powerful motivator. Dealmaking in healthcare is often fuelled by a drive to outbid rivals for cutting-edge technology.

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