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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.
SMI set for higher open; oil eases; Fed lifts rates again
Swiss markets brace for a firmer start as oil retreats from four-month highs, the Fed delivers its first hike in over three years, and AI-focused semiconductor names remain in demand despite broader US equity weakness.
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.
Why Switzerland Is Becoming an Unexpected Hub for Big Tech’s AI Billions
Artificial intelligence is usually associated with Silicon Valley.
Swiss Economic Calendar: SNB Policy Readings, Corporate Earnings Key This Week
Switzerland's economic and corporate calendar features SNB assessments, major results, and strategy launches across banking, real estate and industrials.
SMI set for higher start as Boeing tumbles and semiconductors stay in demand
Swiss index guided up 0.5%, US futures recover 0.7% overnight, while Boeing drops 3.7% on 777X delay and AI chip names hold firm.
Infomaniak’s Reverse Takeover: Perrot Duval’s 200-Million-Franken Deal Raises Questions on Valuation and Outlook
A Swiss cloud and IT services firm is merging with a long-standing but struggling Swiss exchange-listed company in a reverse takeover valued at 200 million Swiss francs, raising investor questions about the valuation and future prospects.
DAX Edges Lower as Oil Prices and Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Frankfurt
The DAX dipped 0.15% to 25,402.28 after an early sell-off, while defense and steel stocks gained and chemical names fell ahead of the Fed meeting.
EuroStoxx 50 rises slightly amid KI energy tensions
Swiss SMI weighed down by Novartis; global KI demand strains power grids and fuels market speculation on energy sector opportunities.
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
DAX Falls 1.7% on Oil Above $100, Eyes ECB Rate Decision
The DAX dropped to its lowest level since late July as Brent crude breached $100, while investors awaited Thursday's expected ECB rate hike.
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.
SMI Falls Below 14,000 as Oil Hits $100; Meta and Chime Lead Gainers
Switzerland's SMI slipped below 14,000 for the first time since mid-June on rising oil and inflation fears. Meta rose around 5% ahead of its AI agent launch, while Chime jumped 11% on a $590 million bank acquisition.
OECD Raises Switzerland Growth Forecast Sharply for 2026
The OECD now expects Swiss GDP to expand 2.0% in 2026, up from a 1.1% June projection, citing strong domestic demand and a resilient chemical and pharma sector.
US markets open lower; SMI falls 1.2% with UBS leading declines
The SMI dropped 1.22% to 13,708.71 as oil prices near $108 and the 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.041% weighed on equities. UBS led losers in Switzerland.
UBS's Kunkel sees broadening rally, warns of three key risks
The UBS global family and institutional wealth CIO anticipates widening equity gains driven by earnings, while flagging oil shocks, AI monetisation doubts and fiscal pressures as top threats.
SMI Drops Below 14,000 for First Time Since Mid-June as Energy Fears Weigh
Switzerland's benchmark index falls to 13,919 as oil pushes past $100 a barrel and 19 of 20 SMI blue chips trade lower. Chime Financial surges nearly 11% in US premarket.
CFDs Explained: How Contracts for Difference Work
Contracts for Difference (CFDs) are derivative instruments that let traders speculate on price movements of an asset — stocks, commodities, indices, or currencies — without owning the underlying asset itself. This…
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.
Swiss Equity Favorites Add Two New Laggards; Sandoz Sets Ambitious 2035 Targets
Partners Group and Dätwyler anchor the bottom of the watchlist, while Sandoz unveils a plan to double revenue to over $22 billion by 2035.