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Sustainable finance: Swiss wealth management industry initiative celebrates further success

21.09.2023

The second report has now been published on the progress made with the Swiss wealth management industry’s ‘Su . . .

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Environmental indicators for real estate funds

18.09.2023

At the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris at the end of 2015, a new agreement was signed for the period af . . .

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How AI is like a Ferrari (and you better know how to drive it!)

31.08.2023

Buckle up! Artificial Intelligence is about to fundamentally change the financial landscape. So if you’re in . . .

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Switzerland reinforces anti-money laundering

30.08.2023

On 30 August 2023, the Swiss government proposed new measures to combat money laundering for a trustworthy an . . .

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Interim report on Central Banks’ project on digital currencies

29.08.2023

Project Mariana is a joint proof of concept between the BIS Innovation Hub, Bank of France, Monetary Authorit . . .

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Building Bridges Geneva – the capital of sustainable finance

30.08.2023

From 2 to 5 October 2023, the international Building Bridges Conference will take place in Geneva for the fou . . .

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Global Wealth Report 2023: exploring the fall in global household wealth

28.08.2023

For the first time since 2008, global household wealth in US dollar terms decreased on aggregate as well as o . . .

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Why the Point Zero Forum is so important

28.06.2023

A thousand central bankers, regulators, and finance industry leaders are currently meeting in Zurich for the Point Ze . . .

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Can central banks be conservative and innovative at the same time? Morten Bech says yes!

23.06.2023

The Bank of International Settlements is more innovative than you might
think. In 2019, the Central Bank of Cen . . .

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How can better information accelerate the transition to net-zero?

23.06.2023

The lack of accessible, high-quality and consistent data remains one of the most significant barriers in the fight ag . . .

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FIND ready to go: Swiss Financial Innovation Desk

23.06.2023

On 1 September 2023, a central public hub to foster financial innovation will be established in Switzerland: The Swis . . .

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Digital Assets and ESG investing: Investment managers predict impending booms in two high growth areas

22.06.2023 

Global members of the buy-side community are bullish on digital assets and ESG investing amid widespread dialogue on . . .

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AI in finance – an opportunity or a risk?

22.06.2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making great strides into the world of finance. Its use is no longer an exception, an . . .

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Navigating the Financial Frontier: Point Zero Forum 2023 Explores Digital Assets, Sustainability, and AI in an Ever-Evolving Landscape

21.06.2023

Jaskaran Bhalla, Content Lead, Elevandi

The Point Zero Forum is returning for its second edition bet . . .

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Point Zero Forum 2023 in Zurich - How can digital assets, technology for ESG and generative AI make financial markets more efficient and sustainable?

23.05.2023

High-ranking decision-makers made up of policymakers, regulators and business leaders from the financial worl . . .

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Takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS demonstrates strength of Swiss financial center

22.05.2023

“The swift action of the Swiss authorities and UBS has certainly avoided a contagion,” says Marcel Rohner, Pr . . .

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Global financial compliance index shows Swiss financial center remains in the top tier

17.05.2023

Switzerland continues to be the highest ranked financial center in the 2023 Global Financial Regulation, Tran . . .

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Swiss private bankers talk neutrality

16.05.2023

This year's Swiss private banking day on 22 June in Basel is dedicated to Swiss neutrality. What role will it . . .

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Private banker Grégoire Bordier on what the UBS-Credit Suisse merger means for the Swiss financial centre

 

24.04.2023

Winston Churchill famously said that you should never let a good crisis go to waste. Currently, we are seei . . .

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Switzerland represented twice in Top-12 Global Green Finance Index

21.04.2023

In the 11th edition of the Global Green Finance Index, two Swiss financial centres, Geneva (4th) and Zurich ( . . .

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Two months to go: Pat Patel’s view on the Point Zero Forum in Zurich

20.04.2023

From 26 to 28 June, the Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance and Singapore-based Elevandi are ho . . .

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Updated figures on the Swiss Financial Centre

20.04.2023

Sustainable investments and the business volume of Fintechs in Switzerland are growing. This is shown by the . . .

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Safeguarding financial market stability: Swiss government welcomes and supports UBS takeover of Credit Suisse

20.03.2023

The Swiss government welcomes the planned takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS. To strengthen financial market st . . .

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Transforming the markets with the SIX Digital Exchange SDX

22.03.2023

“We are making a big investment in SDX because we think we can transform the markets and mak . . .

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Greater transparence on investments’ climate footprint as banks adopt new Swiss scorecard

22.03.2023

The Swiss Climate Scores, a new tool, gives investors meaningful and comparative information on wh . . .

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The Bankers’ view on a digital Swiss Franc

14.03.2023

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) has published a white paper on a digital Swiss franc, in which it outlines variou . . .

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How can fintech innovation thrive in Switzerland? A startup founder has some answers

17.02.2023

The Zurich-based fintech Yokoy is one of the rising scaleups in Switzerland. It has won several prizes and awards and . . .

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Sustainable Finance: The guidelines of the Swiss economy

17.02.2023

As a leading global business and financial centre, Switzerland has great leverage to contribute to the global sustain . . .

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Senior Policymakers and Financial Leaders to Convene at Point Zero Forum on Generative AI, Digital Assets, and ESG Technologies

16.02.2023

The agenda for the second edition of the Point Zero Forum is online now. The by-invitation only Forum will take place . . .

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Switzerland is the world's third-largest reinsurance location

31.01.2023

Swiss reinsurers belong to one of the fastest-growing sectors within the industry. And they are all the more prominen . . .

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Current energy shortages will accelerate switch to clean sources

20.01.2023

The main news of this year may be how difficult it is, according to Beatrice Weder di Mauro, Professor of Internation . . .

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Swiss Crypto Valley weathered market turbulence on technical, regulatory advantages

20.01.2023

Switzerland’s Crypto Valley fared relatively well in 2022, despite the strong headwinds faced by the global c . . .

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New Swiss finance minister Karin Keller-Sutter at World Economic Forum in Davos

18.01.2023

Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter met several finance ministers from EU member states . . .

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Newly advertised official position for Swiss finance innovation

17.01.2023

On 17 January 2023, the new position of Head of the Swiss Financial Innovation Desk (FIND) was publicly adver . . .

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Zurich is the backbone of the Swiss financial centre

17.01.2023

The real gross value added of the financial sector developed more dynamically overall than that of the econom . . .

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Switzerland promotes Open Finance

16.12.2022

On 16 December 2022, the Swiss government instructed the Federal Department of Finance to submit measures to . . .

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The Swiss government wants to prevent greenwashing in the financial market

16.12.2022

On 16 December 2022, the Swiss Federal Council defined the further course of action to prevent greenwashing i . . .

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Swiss government defines measures for a sustainable financial centre

16.12.2022

On 16 December 2022, the Swiss Federal Council adopted the report for a sustainable financial centre. With 15 . . .

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An internet immune to cyberattacks? Yes, it exists!

09.12.2022

The financial industry is built on trust, but with cyberattacks becoming more common, how can that trust be m . . .

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Switzerland gets serious about mandatory climate reporting by large companies

08.12.2022

Switzerland will be one of the first countries to introduce mandatory climate reporting for large companies f . . .

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Climate Test 2022 shows potential of the financial market

07.12.2022

For a few years now, all financial institutions in Switzerland have been able to participate voluntarily in a . . .

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Why Switzerland is one of the leading hubs for sustainable finance and how to support this further

05.12.2022

August Benz | Deputy CEO and Head Private Banking and Asset Management, Swiss Bankers Association (SBA)

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New facts and figures on the Swiss financial sector

22.11.2022

In a recent study, BAK Economics looks at the economic importance of the Swiss financial sector. There is one . . .

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Switzerland is a natural place to start a fintech, says Assetmax CEO Massimo Ferrari

14.11.2022

Fintech companies have been advancing and improving the services of the financial sector for years now. To be . . .

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Switzerland Plays a Pioneering Role in Blockchain Regulation

11.11.2022

One year ago, Switzerland’s blockchain legislation entered fully into force. The country is an international . . .

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Second Point Zero Forum 2023 in Zurich

8.11.2022

At the Singapore Fintech Festival, finance.swiss promoted the second edition of the Point Zero Forum 2023 in S . . .

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Webinar on the purpose and goals of finance.swiss

07.11.2022

Recently, finance.swiss hosted a webinar for marketing and communication professionals from banks and insuran . . .

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Central banks expand cooperation on digital currencies

02.11.2022

Swiss National Bank, Banque de France, Monetary Authority of Singapore and BIS Innovation Hub to explore cros . . .

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Strong Swiss Presence at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2022

2.11.2022

Switzerland is well represented the Singapore Fintech Festival 2022 with a delegation composed of 20 fintechs . . .

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The Swiss private insurers’ strong international focus

02.11.2022

Private insurers with based or headquartered in Switzerland received a total of almost 226 billion Swiss francs in pr . . .

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The Swiss government’s first green Confederation bond

17.10.2022

The Swiss government has issued the first green Confederation bond, raising 766 million Swiss francs (CHF). T . . .

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Mirjam Staub-Bisang: “Climate and sustainability risks are investment risks”

07.10.2022

BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world and the largest foreign asset manager in Switzerland. In . . .

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International Geneva as capital of sustainable finance

06.10.2022

From 3-6 October 2022, around 800 decision-makers from the fields of finance, public authorities, ecology and . . .

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Finance industry presents template for calculating Swiss Climate Scores

05.10.2022

The Swiss Climate Scores (SCS), introduced by the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) . . .

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Swiss finance minister launches Point Zero Forum 2023 in Zurich

05.10.2022

After the successful premiere in 2022, the international fintech conference Point Zero Forum in Zurich is to . . .

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Swiss wealth management industry takes stock of Sustainable Finance

21.09.2022

The first report has now been published on the progress made with the sustainable finance industry initiative . . .

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What will the new Swiss Climate Scores mean for sustainable finance

02.09.2022

Current science indicates that global warming beyond 1.5 degree Celsius could have a catastrophic impact on t . . .

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Solid business performance in the 239 banks in Switzerland in 2021

02.09.2022

Switzerland’s COVID-19 restrictions were gradually eased in 2021, which led to a sharp economic recovery and . . .

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finance.swiss at Building Bridges in Geneva

02.09.2022

Geneva will be the capital of sustainable finance on 3-6 October 2022. The four-day event "Building Bridges" . . .

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Net Zero Interim Balance of the Swiss Financial Industry

24.08.2022

A new study creates transparency on the status of the Swiss financial centre’s voluntary commitments to net z . . .

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Swiss blockchain solution grants gold bar integrity

16.08.2022

To be able to document the origin of precious metals and to ensure their integrity is key, not only to comply . . .

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The Swiss Bankers' self-regulation on sustainable finance

07.07.2022

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) has issued two guidelines stipulating minimum requirements for integratin . . .

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The Swiss insurance industry’s sustainability report 2021

06.07.2022

80 per cent of private insurers’ investments are linked to sustainability criteria. Companies are also partic . . .

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Swiss pioneering role with Climate Scores

29.06.2022

The Swiss financial centre should be an international leader in terms of credible climate transparency. With . . .

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Can Switzerland remain at the top in wealth management? - A Q&A with Julius Baer CEO Philipp Rickenbacher

24.06.2022

Switzerland is the biggest offshore wealth manager in the world, making private
banking one of the most . . .

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Successful first staging of the Point Zero Forum in Zurich

24.06.2022

The first Point Zero Forum took place in Zurich from 21-23 June 2022. At this international fintech conferenc . . .

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Standardized classification of green fintechs – a boon for the sector

24.06.2022

As fintech companies expand their services, there are an increasing number of innovative solutions with a gre . . .

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Swiss Private Banking: agility and strong values required

13.06.2022

On the sixth Private Banking Day, held by the two leading sector associations on June 10 in Zurich, the focus . . .

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Environmental indicators for real estate funds

01.06.2022

The Asset Managament Association Switzerland (AMAS) has published environmental indicators for real estate fu . . .

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Sergio Ermotti on the ‘re’ in Swiss Re and why it’s so important now

23.05.2022

Switzerland is one of the top hubs for insurance and reinsurance. In Zurich alone, there’s a
stretch al . . .

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Swiss Private Banking – How to stay the best in class?

18.05.2022

Switzerland has been a global leader in wealth management for decades. The Swiss financial centre has success . . .

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Switzerland remains in the top tier of financial regulation meta-index

10.05.2022

The Swiss financial centre more than lives up to its strong international reputation when it comes to regulat . . .

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Updated figures on the Swiss Financial Centre

19.04.2022

Sustainable investments and the business volume of Fintechs in Switzerland are growing. This is shown by the . . .

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A Day in the Life – The new video series on finance swiss

16.05.2022 (updated 06.10.2022)

Switzerland is home to one of the world's leading financial centres. Every day, over 200 . . .

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A word on neutrality: about being neutral but reliable and pro-active

13.04.2022

On 13 April 2022, in a continued response to Russia’s ongoing military aggression against Ukraine, the Swiss . . .

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Why Switzerland will be a focal point in the future of asset management

13.04.2022

The latest Swiss Asset Management study shows that assets under management in
Switzerland grew by over . . .

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Swiss financial center joins international efforts for net-zero carbon emissions

18.04.2022

The Swiss financial center aims to take the lead in sustainable finance – globally. One of the most effective . . .

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New association for the cyber-resilience of the Swiss financial centre

05.04.2022

On 5 April 2022, the Swiss Financial Sector Cybersecurity Centre (Swiss FS-CSC) association was founded in Zu . . .

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Swiss Finance Day at the World Expo in Dubai

25.03.2022

On 23 March 2022, the Swiss Pavilion at the World Expo in Dubai was dedicated to Switzerland as a leading inn . . .

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Climate-neutral Swiss banknotes

22.03.2022

After completion of the introduction of the ninth banknote series, in 2021 the SNB commissioned a life cycle . . .

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How far is Switzerland from becoming a center for sustainable finance?

14.03.2022

How can artificial intelligence (AI) help bring more transparency into sustainable finance products? How can . . .

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Expo Dubai: Swiss Financial Centre presents two high-ranking panels

14.03.2022

Panel discussions focusing on Switzerland as a leading innovative and sustainable financial centre and on the . . .

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FinTech in Switzerland: Fewer companies, more volume

10.03.2022

The number of Swiss FinTech companies shrank in 2021 for the first time since 2015. However, a closer analysi . . .

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Women at the top have a multiplier effect

07.03.2022

At entry-level, there is no gender gap in the financial services workforce. Women make up just over half of t . . .

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The spark behind Sparks, SIX’s new segment for SMEs

11.02.2022

The Swiss Exchange recently launched Watch the video

Switzerland and Singapore jointly planning international fintech conference in Zurich

23.05.2022

Switzerland and Singapore are joining forces to organise an international fintech conference. The first Point . . .

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Swiss government publishes report on digital finance

02.02.2022

The Federal Council sees great potential for Switzerland in the digitalisation of the financial market. On 2 . . .

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Swiss Fintechs Raised US$530M in 2021

01.02.2022

In 2021, Swiss fintech funding activity regained some of its strengthen after underperforming for three years . . .

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Swiss Crypto Valley at the heart of the global blockchain economy

01.02.2022

Crypto Valley reaffirms its standing as the most mature global blockchain hub with a record 2021 valuation of . . .

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Switzerland presents the world’s first label for digital responsibility

21.01.2022

The Swiss Digital Initiative presents the world’s first label for digital responsibility. As of now, trustwor . . .

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Can the Swiss Financial Center continue to grow? Yes, says Marcel Rohner!

07.01.2022

Last September, Marcel Rohner was appointed president of the Swiss Bankers
Association. Finance.swiss r . . .

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SSFN strengthens cyber security of the Swiss Financial Centre

22.12.2021

The Secure Swiss Finance Network (SSFN) which the Swiss National Bank (SNB) launched together with the Financ . . .

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AMAS joins Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative

22.12.2021

The Asset Management Association Switzerland (AMAS) has joined the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAMI) . . .

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Strong growth for Crypto Assets Trading in Switzerland

22.12.2021

The Swiss market for crypto assets has seen strong growth over the past three years, a trend reflected in the . . .

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Switzerland gains ground with L-QIF

17.12.2021

On 17 December 2021, the Swiss Parliament approved the introduction of a new type of investment fund for qual . . .

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Swiss National Bank, Banque de France and BIS conclude successful CBDC experiment

09.12.2021

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can be used effectively for international settlements between financi . . .

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‘Building Bridges’ on the road to net-zero

10.12.2021

The Building Bridges Summit in Geneva brought together several important stakeholders to discuss how they can . . .

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Switzerland to leverage up to 1 billion private funds for impact finance

01.12.2021

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) launched on 1 December 2021 an impact finance initiative wi . . .

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How to Avoid the Greenwashing Trap

26.11.2021

Asset Management Association Switzerland (AMAS) and Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF) publish Recommendations o . . .

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Economic Impact of the Swiss Financial Sector

23.11.2021

Due to its economic performance, the financial sector is one of the most important pillars of the Swiss econo . . .

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COP 26: Switzerland’s leading role in sustainable finance

05.11.2021

On 3 November, the main issue of discussion at COP26 in Glasgow was sustainable finance. “The Swiss Financial . . .

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Finance Minister promotes Swiss financial centre in Singapore

05.11.2021

Swiss Finance Minister Ueli Maurer is attending the Singapore FinTech Festival, the world's largest event on . . .

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Patrick Odier on why the sustainable finance community is gathering momentum in Geneva

04.11.2021

Geneva is the city where both the Red Cross was founded and the U.N. Human Rights
Council is headquarte . . .

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Geneva: Building Bridges Summit

04.11.2021

To kick off the international Building Bridges Week from 29 November to 3 December 2021, a high-profile summi . . .

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Building Bridges 2021 is here!

07.10.2021

As a partner of Building Bridges, we are proud to announce that the program for the 2021 edi . . .

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Switzerland promotes Geneva as international green capital

02.10.2021

Switzerland is aiming to become one of the world's leading locations for sustainable finance. Its candidacy a . . .

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CEOs of Swiss wealth management banks committed to Sustainable Finance

01.10.2021

In a report of September 2021, Switzerland’s wealth management banks defined 16 priorities for action as part . . .

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Approval of first Swiss crypto fund

29.09.2021

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has approved the first crypto fund according to Swiss . . .

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National digital currencies soon sweeping across the globe?

01.10.2021

The interest in national digital currencies or central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as they are formally c . . .

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Why the Swiss National Bank is examining the usability of CBDCs

04.10.2021

Central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, are a huge topic around the world right now. So it’s no surprise t . . .

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Why sustainability is a massive business opportunity for Switzerland

17.09.2021

Sustainability is one of the most urgent topics in the world right now, and it’s a sector no player in financ . . .

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Swiss Asset Management Study 2021: A new high

21.09.2021

The fourth edition of the Swiss Asset Management Study shows once again that asset management is a strongly g . . .

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Switzerland’s wealth management banks are engaging against climate change

07.09.2021

Switzerland’s wealth management banks defined 16 priorities for action as part of a industry initiative, whic . . .

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How Swiss reinsurers are driving the transformation to net-zero emission

03.09.2021

Switzerland is famously known as a global banking center, but it’s also a hub for insurance and reinsurance. . . .

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SIX Swiss Exchange to Launch Sparks for SMEs

02.09.2021

Approval of the relevant authorities for Sparks, the Swiss stock exchange’s new equity segment dedicated to S . . .

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Swiss Banks held up well in pandemic year

02.09.2021

The Swiss economy has withstood the pandemic well to date, as have the 243 banks that were operating in Switz . . .

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Sustainable finance gains ground in Switzerland

01.09.2021

Sustainable finance, commonly called green finance, attracts an increasing number of investors. The Swiss fin . . .

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Pop up House of Switzerland in Stuttgart presents Sustainable Finance

30.08.2021

On 6 and 7 September, the topic of "Sustainability in the Financial Sector" comes to the "Pop-up House of Swi . . .

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Climate-neutral Switzerland requires annual investments of CHF 12.9 bn

19 August 2021

A joint study of the Swiss Bankers Association and Boston Consulting Group highlights for the first time . . .

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What makes ‘next gen’ investors tick?

16.08.2021

The world is about to witness one of the largest generational transitions of wealth in history. So how are Sw . . .

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Swiss pioneer regulation on DLT/Blockchain now fully into force

16.08.2021

On 1 August 2021, the new Swiss legislation on Distributed Electronic Register Technology came into full forc . . .

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Secure Swiss Finance Network will strengthen cyber resilience

15.07.2021

In order to further improve the resilience of the financial system against cyber risks, the Swiss National Ba . . .

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Swiss Finance Minister with financial centre delegation in Egypt and Qatar

06 July 2021

From 3 to 6 July 2021, the Swiss Finance Minister Ueli Maurer visited Egypt and Qatar, accompanied by a del . . .

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Swiss Bankers Association Publishes Discussion Paper on Digital Currencies

30.06.2021

Programmable digital currency - and especially central bank digital currency (CBDC) - offers potentially cons . . .

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How Switzerland Bolsters Cybersecurity in the Financial Sector

25.06.2021

Since the beginning of the pandemic, employees in a variety of fields have been working from home, including . . .

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Zurich, Geneva and Lugano among the world’s most innovative financial centres

25.06.2021

In the third edition of the Smart Centres Index by the London-based think tank Z/Yen, three Swiss cities were . . .

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Artificial intelligence – the new weapon detecting financial fraud

23.06.2021

Fraudulent activity is a major risk faced by financial institutions such as banks and insurance companies aro . . .

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Central Bank Digital Currencies: Swiss National Bank collaborates with Banque de France and BIS

16.06.2021

The Swiss National Bank, the Banque de France and the BIS Innovation Hub announced that, together with a priv . . .

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Real Estate after the pandemic

16.06.2021

Real estate is an asset class of its own. Its local nature, low liquidity, and heterogeneity are just a few o . . .

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World leader in cross border wealth management

11.06.2021

Switzerland remains the world's number 1 in cross-border wealth management. This is according to the latest G . . .

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Sustainable investments still realising double-digit growth in Switzerland

09.06.2021

The market for sustainable investments has once again enjoyed double-digit growth in 2020, although the rate . . .

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Switzerland’s high ambition in green fintech

21.05.2021

Switzerland aims to become a global hub for green digital finance. To achieve this vision, an action plan foc . . .

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Opinion poll on banks in Switzerland in 2021

20.05.2021

The attitude of the Swiss population towards banks in Switzerland is more positive than at any time in the la . . .

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How venture capital can have a ‘double impact’

20.05.2021

Impact investing is on the rise, and Elena Walder-Schiavone is at the forefront. She is a member of the Swiss . . .

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Building Bridges Week in Geneva

06.05.2021

Switzerland will be the capital of sustainable finance later this year, reflecting its increasing importance . . .

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Machine learning transforms the Swiss financial center

18.05.2021

Swiss banks and insurers have integrated a range of machine learning applications into their daily business o . . .

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Switzerland top-ranked in Global Green Finance Index 2021

30.04.2021

Switzerland has emerged a winner in the 2021 Global Green Financial Index, with Zurich sharing first place wi . . .

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Why fintech is a key driver in sustainability—and how Switzerland can make an impact

23.04.2021

“Sustainable Digital Finance” is the title of a white paper co-written by Thomas Puschmann of the University . . .

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The world’s first regulated marketplace for digital assets

20.04.2021

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has granted Taurus – a Geneva-based Start up - a lic . . .

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Updated figures on the Swiss Financial Centre

20.04.2021

The contribution of banks and insurance companies to the gross domestic product in Switzerland increased in 2 . . .

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Two numismatic world records in Switzerland

13.04.2021

The Federal Mint Swissmint is delighted to be awarded two numismatic world records. GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ h . . .

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Action plan for green fintech launched

07.04.2021

Switzerland aims to become a global hub for green digital finance. To achieve this vision, an action plan foc . . .

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“Data is the counter to fake news and the ally in progress”

19.03.2021

“In the last two years, more data was created than in the history of mankind”, says Marion Leslie, Head of th . . .

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Sustainability, fintech and digitization among 2021’s wealth management trends

19.03.2021

The global wealth management market thrives despite the ongoing pandemic. Asia drives this growth, although W . . .

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Switzerland steps up fight against money laundering

19.03.2021

On 19 March 2021, both chambers of the Swiss parliament approved the revision of the Money Laundering Act. Th . . .

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Record growth in Swiss Crypto Valley

17.03.2021

The latest edition of the CV VC Top 50 Study shows that companies based in Crypto Valley in the Zug region ar . . .

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Switzerland highly ranked in financial regulation meta-index

17.03.2021

The Swiss financial centre more than lives up to its strong international reputation when it comes to regulat . . .

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Swiss Sustainable Finance SSF presents video series on low-carbon economy

17.03.2021

For the launch of its report on “Financing the Low-Carbon Economy” the association Swiss Sustainable Finance . . .

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Industry associations draw up fundamentals for an open financial centre

04.03.21

Open finance is set to transform the financial sector over the long term. With this in mind, the Swiss Bankers Associat . . .

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“Climate change requires multilateral response”

22.02.2021

Swiss Insurer Zurich integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors across all asset-classes w . . .

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Swiss crypto banks cater for rising investor interest in crypto assets

20.02.2021

Institutional investors, who traditionally have shunned crypto assets, slowly but surely now turn to this alt . . .

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New data underlines the stability and strength of Zurich’s Financial Centre

30.01.2021

Switzerland’s largest financial centre has published the latest facts and figures. Zurich remains a stable an . . .

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Small, but punchy

04.01.2021

Switzerland’s financial centre faces its challenges with confidence, says the CEO of the Swiss Bankers Associ . . .

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Switzerland and United Kingdom deepen relationship in financial sector

27.01.2021

At a virtual meeting on 27 January 2021, the finance ministers of Switzerland and the United Kingdom (UK) agr . . .

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Switzerland promotes transparency on climate-related financial risks

12.01.2021

On 12 January 2021, Switzerland officially became a supporter of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial . . .

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New Swiss blockchain law set to attract investors, entrepreneurs

25.01.2021

Switzerland will be among the first countries in the world to introduce a new, modern legislation applying to . . .

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Open finance offers great potential

23.12.2020

The issue of open finance is becoming increasingly important, both globally and in Switzerland. It will play . . .

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Swiss Government strengthens Switzerland as location for sustainable finance

07.12.2020

On 11 December 2020, the Swiss Government (Federal Council) adopted concrete measures to make the Swiss fina . . .

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Launch finance.swiss

07.12.2020

On 7 December 2020 the Swiss Federal Department of Finance and Federal Department of Foreign Affairs launched . . .

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Interview with the State Secretary: “Best possible framework conditions”

07.12.2020

For Daniela Stoffel, State Secretary for International Financial Matters, the launch of the new information p . . .

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New financial market policy

07.12.2020

On 4 December 2020 the Swiss government announced a new strategic direction for its financial market policy, . . .

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Project Helvetia: Settling tokenised assets in central bank money

07.12.2020

Project Helvetia, an experiment between the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub Swiss Centre, t . . .

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Highest level of data protection offered by Swiss alpine bunkers

07.12.2020

Storing data securely and safely ranks among the absolute top priorities of any company and organisation. A c . . .

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Green fintech takes off as the financial sector embraces sustainability

07.12.2020

A rapid expansion of the green fintech sector is underway at various hubs across the globe. Switzerland, reno . . .

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GFCI-Report 2020

07.12.2020

Switzerland has been recognised as a leading European and global financial centre in the latest edition of th . . .

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