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Peach Property cuts debt, halves vacancy rate in H1 2026 turnaround
Swiss-listed German landlord reports EUR 29.9m adjusted EBITDA, up 25%, as strategic portfolio shrinks to 80% of assets and LTV falls to 45.2%.
KWS SAAT Reports Resilient Margins as Sales Decline in FY 2025/26
German seedmaker posts €1.63 billion in sales, down 3%, but net income climbs 13% on FX gains and AgReliant deconsolidation. Shares fall 7.6%.
ETFs Remain Supplementary, Not Core, in Swiss Retail Portfolios
A Lucerne University study finds most Swiss ETF investors still allocate under half their portfolios to the products, even as demand surges.
UBS Shares Fall as Capital Rules Weigh on Margins and Q2 Earnings Miss
UBS Group reported Q2 EPS of $0.87, below consensus, as proposed Swiss capital requirements threaten to cut earnings by up to 10%.
Sygnum Partners With Nu Global to Bring Crypto Infrastructure to Latin America's Largest Digital Bank
Swiss crypto bank Sygnum will provide banking and custody infrastructure for Nu Global's international rollout, serving 140 million customers across Brazil, Mexico and Colombia.
Swiss Yacht Broker Boataffair Serves Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clients at Up to 300,000 CHF Per Week
Adrian and Natalya Walker's Swiss-based Boataffair broker luxury yacht charters ranging from 20,000 CHF for a catamaran to 100,000–300,000 CHF weekly for motor yachts, plus fuel and provisions.
Revolut seeks Swiss banking license, plans CHF 150m expansion
The British fintech aims to expand in the lucrative Swiss market with a local license, geared toward offering salary accounts and Swiss IBANs.
UAE to invest $46.4bn in Germany, focusing on data centers
The United Arab Emirates plans to invest 40 billion euros in Germany, with data center infrastructure and AI forming key parts of the investment. The two countries also aim to deepen defense cooperation.
Nestlé’s Illegal Waste Deposits Case Reopens for New Trial
Swiss food giant faces fresh scrutiny over decades-old environmental violations in the Vosges Mountains
Nestlé faces forced asset seizures, potential Russia business loss
Swiss giant Nestlé reports share price decline amid Russia’s seizure of two subsidiaries, raising concerns over potential write-downs and operational disruption.
Helvetia Baloise Shifts Integration to Day-to-Day Operations, Targets 650M Francs
Combined insurer moves integration from central project office to operational lines, citing faster-than-expected legal merger and new AI transformation role.
Helvetia Baloise reports strong H1 results, raises synergy target
Swiss insurer posts underlying earnings of CHF 631.6m in first half, raising full-year synergy capture guidance to around 60% amid merger integration progress.
Helvetia Baloise posts 25.7% earnings rise in H1 2026, RoaE reaches 18.7%
The Swiss insurer reported CHF 632 million underlying earnings, a 25.7% jump year‑on‑year, and an annualised return on adjusted equity of 18.7%, beating its 16‑18% target.
AEVIS Victoria H1 2026 profit gains lift shares 4.4% to $14.3
AEVIS Victoria reported a 6.9% rise in NAV to CHF 26.75 per share and a 43% drop in interest expense, sending its stock 4.38% higher to a new 52‑week high of $14.30.
Inter Cars Reports Strong H1 2026 Growth, Stock Dips 0.3%
Polish auto-parts distributor posts 19% international revenue growth and improves leverage; expansion in Germany and automation projects underpin long-term outlook.
FINMA’s Risk-Based Supervision: Tailored Approach for Small Banks
FINMA emphasizes proportionality in its oversight of smaller banks, aligning supervisory intensity with systemic risk rather than size alone. The Swiss regulator highlights targeted relief for stable, well-capitalized institutions while maintaining rigorous enforcement for high-risk categories.
Helvetia Baloise H1 Profit Drops on Merger Charges, Underlying Earnings Jump
Swiss insurer reports IFRS net income of 84.6M CHF, down sharply from 320.1M, hit by accelerated amortisation of 671.7M in merger intangibles; underlying earnings more than double to 631.6M.
Aevis Victoria lifts H1 2026 profit 30%, revenue edges up
The Swiss holding group posted a 30% rise in net profit to CHF 5.4 million, driven by stronger healthcare and hospitality margins.
Helvetia Baloise posts CHF 632M underlying H1 earnings, IFRS profit hit by merger write-down
Underlying earnings rose to CHF 631.6 million in the first half of 2026, while IFRS profit fell to CHF 84.6 million after a CHF 671.7 million accelerated write-down on intangible assets from the Baloise merger.
Akkodis Appoints Giles Guidicelli to Lead Germany and Austria Operations
The digital engineering unit of the Adecco Group has named the technology veteran as Group SVP, effective September 1, with Thomas Klukas moving to a global role.
Helvetia Baloise posts strong H1 results with synergies ahead of schedule
Insurance giant reports CHF 631.6m underlying earnings for H1 2026, raising synergy outlook to around 60% of its CHF 650m long-term target.
UBS secures softer capital rules, saving hundreds of millions annually
Swiss regulator approves partial use of AT1 bonds, easing UBS’s capital requirements amid post-Credit Suisse reforms
AEG Unveils New Appliances at IFA 2026, Backed by Strong German Growth
The Electrolux-owned brand showcased smart kitchen and laundry innovations at Berlin's trade show, as parent company Electrolux projects $0.20 EPS and modest 1% revenue growth for 2026.
Bitcoin Suisse to Cut Up to Half Its Swiss Staff in Restructuring Push
The Zug-based crypto firm is laying off up to 50% of its local workforce as it pivots from domestic trading to global wealth management, relocating back-office operations to Bratislava and Vietnam.
Covenant to build long-range cruise missiles in Germany
US-Israeli defense startup Covenant plans Leipzig production of its Anthem missile for European customers, targeting 5,000 units a year from 2027.