corporate governance

Swiss business

External checks on Swiss sustainability reporting reach record high

External audits covered sustainability reports from 43 of Switzerland’s largest listed companies in 2025, a record high. The story should assess whether rising audit rates are improving accountability or primarily responding to investor and regulatory pressure.

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business

One-Third of Swiss Companies Report Business Misconduct

New whistleblowing report reveals 35% of Swiss firms affected by illegal or unethical behavior, though rate remains below global average.

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business

Nestlé CEO Dismissed Over Undisclosed Workplace Relationship

Swiss food giant removes CEO Laurent Freixe following investigation into undisclosed romantic relationship with subordinate, revealed through company's whistleblowing platform.

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business

Nearly 80% of Swatch Group shareholders vote against New York investor Steven Wood's board nomination, reinforcing current leadership amid calls for strategic changes.

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business

Activist investors question management as Swatch shares drop 24% amid luxury market slowdown and governance concerns.

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business

Three board members decline re-election at Swiss defense company Ruag MRO amid fraud probe, with government granting only conditional discharge approval.

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finance

Major Swiss shareholder advocacy group recommends rejection of UBS compensation and share buyback plans at upcoming AGM, citing excessive remuneration compared to European peers.

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business

Ethos Foundation recommends shareholders vote against Novartis executive compensation after CEO's salary reaches unprecedented CHF19.2 million.

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business

Major Swiss companies show stalled progress at 35% women board directors, while management board representation rises slightly to 25%

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