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These Four Swiss Financial Institutions Are Hotly Tipped
1 day ago · Interest rate developments and changes in regulations are two key factors for assessing the profit potential of banks. The equity analysts at Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) have thoroughly analyzed the environment and favor a quartet with very different business models. They also point out that the outcome of the capital adequacy debate will …
AT1 Bonds: Stellar Returns After Major Setback - finews.com
2 days ago · In the past year, international markets for subordinated bonds of all kinds have performed well, with record issuance of AT1 bonds. However, those seeking AT1 bonds, corporate hybrids, and convertible bonds in Switzerland will soon need a magnifying glass.
Francesco Magistra: «This is the Winning Decade for Latin America»
1 day ago · Francesco Magistra is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ticino-based Nemesis Group in Lugano and a partner at the firm Osiris Asset Management in Vaduz in the Principality of Liechtenstein. After completing his education in New York, he was appointed representative of Swiss Bank Corporation (SBC, later UBS) in Lima and then in Montevideo.
What Did Investors Learn in 2024, and What’s Next?
Jan 2, 2025 · The latest episode of finews.tv (in English) is particularly worth watching.Gérard Piasko from Swiss-based private bank Maerki Baumann, and Dan Scott, from Swiss investment firm Vontobel, reflect on the market developments in 2024 and provide an outlook for 2025.
A Year On: Is Credit Suisse Going to be the Exception or the Rule?
Mar 19, 2024 · It remains unclear as to whether all the lessons have been learned from the rescue of what was once Switzerland’s second-largest bank, writes editor Andrew Isbester for finews.com. . It is easy to showcase direct democracy as …
How Switzerland is Missing the Fintech Train in Asia
Nov 8, 2024 · Andreas Berger, CEO Swiss Re (Image: finews.asia) On the other hand, a different, multi-day event in the tropical city-state this week showed how things could be done better: At the 20th Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC), the entire reinsurance industry gathered under the theme «Revolutionize (Re)Insurance!» At the forefront was Swiss Re, whose CEO Andreas Berger, in ...
Why the SNB Should Reconsider the Gold Question - finews.com
Sep 26, 2024 · Twenty-five years ago, 15 central banks signed the Gold Agreement, paving the way for the Swiss National Bank's gold sales. At the time, many arguments were made against gold as an investment. However, most of these assumptions have since been proven incorrect, prompting the need for a reassessment.
UBS and the End of the Honeymoon - finews.com
May 13, 2024 · Both operationally and with the integration of Credit Suisse, UBS has done everything right so far. However, as an analysis by finews.com shows, things could change now.. Judging UBS by its stock price is indeed correct.
UBS’ Priorities in the New Year - finews.com
Jan 4, 2024 · (Image: Parlamentsdienste / Tim Loosli) But Ermotti’s position is not shared by everyone, especially the Swiss finance minister Karin Keller-Sutter. The federal councilor wants to present an evaluation to the parliament next spring on the «too big to fail» regulation for systemically important banks.