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Switzerland’s banks now manage more than CHF10 trillion in client assets, underscoring the strength of the country’s wealth-management sector. The story should assess whether the record reflects sustainable client growth or mainly rising markets, while addressing the regulatory and reputational pressures facing Swiss finance.
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Swiss fintech
Visa and Mastercard are joining the Swiss Payinit platform to let customers send international transfers through their existing banking apps using a mobile number or email address. The article should explain how the system works, which payment options are supported and what it could mean for competition, fees and consumer protections in cross-border payments.
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economy
In a stark warning, UBS chief executive Sergio Ermotti has stated that Europe's economy will continue to fall behind the US and Asia due to excessive bureaucracy and a lack of innovation, predicting that only a profound crisis will force political action.
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finance
To prevent a future banking crisis, the Swiss government has approved new regulations requiring systemically important banks like UBS to significantly increase the capital held against their foreign subsidiaries.
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business
Swiss banking giant UBS has achieved a key milestone by obtaining a national banking license from US authorities. This will allow the bank to expand its services for wealthy clients in the US, offering more everyday banking products and strengthening its long-term commitment to the American market.
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finance
Thousands of Swiss investors face uncertainty as fund trading suspension enters fifth month, highlighting regulatory concerns in CHF1.6 trillion industry.
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finance
SNB initiates study to connect Swiss payment infrastructure with Eurozone's TIPS system, potentially revolutionizing cross-border transactions
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finance
SNB and ECB launch feasibility study to connect Swiss and European instant payment systems by 2026
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banking
Switzerland's largest bank protests proposed seven-year timeline for increased capital backing of foreign subsidiaries
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economy
Central bank holds steady on monetary policy despite global economic uncertainties
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finance
Swiss banking giant increases advisor payouts to retain top talent amid fierce competition in US market
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finance
Swiss banking giant UBS concludes long-running French tax case with substantial settlement, agreeing to pay €835 million to resolve disputes dating from 2004-2012.
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banking
Switzerland's largest bank evaluates potential headquarters relocation to US as Swiss Senate debates stricter capital requirements for systemic banks.
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finance
Switzerland's largest bank evaluates potential headquarters move to United States as Swiss Senate debates stricter capital requirements for systemic banks.
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economy
Swiss National Bank announces plans to publish detailed monetary policy discussions, marking a significant shift in central bank communication.
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economy
SNB President Martin Schlegel emphasizes high threshold for reintroducing negative interest rates despite economic pressures
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banking
Switzerland's largest bank implements -0.2% charge on pension funds' liquid assets, sparking concerns in retirement sector.
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banking
Geopolitical uncertainties drive foreign capital to Swiss banks, pushing managed assets to unprecedented CHF9.28 trillion in 2024.
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finance
Swiss financial regulator rejects PostFinance's too-big-to-fail contingency plans, citing insufficient capital reserves and inadequate crisis management strategies.
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banking
Traditional over-the-counter services are disappearing from Swiss banks as financial institutions accelerate their transition to digital services, marking a significant shift in Switzerland's banking landscape.
The Local Switzerland
