Companies
LGT posts 17% profit rise in H1 2026 as assets under management hit record
Group net profit rose to 281.6 million francs as revenues climbed 5% to 1.49 billion francs, with net new money inflows reaching 12.3 billion francs. Managed assets surged 7% to a record 412.6 billion francs.
German imports from China surge 8.8% in H1 2026 as trade deficit widens
China remains Germany's top trade partner by turnover, but exports to Beijing fell 12.2% as Beijing's industrial policy fuels overcapacity. Total trade deficit with China jumps to €52.7bn.
Liechtenstein’s Bank Frick appoints ex-Leonteq executive to board
Thomas Aebli joins Bank Frick’s supervisory board to bolster expertise in structured products, private debt and tech-driven investment platforms. Appointment effective Aug. 1.
LGT posts 17% profit gain as assets top CHF400bn in H1 2026
Private bank’s net new money inflows hit CHF12.3bn, lifting managed assets to a record CHF412.6bn. CET1 ratio declines to 18.0% as costs rise 2%.
China Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison for fraud
Hui Ka Yan, founder of the world’s most indebted property developer, received a life sentence with asset forfeiture after eight charges including fraud and misuse of funds. Verdict delivered in Hong Kong on Thursday.
Headhunter Jauch: Balancing growth and risk key to sustainable private banking
Headhunter Reto Jauch argues that Swiss private banks must blend aggressive growth with disciplined risk management, with robust governance and compliance at the core of long-term stability.
Ares Management in talks for stake in Kolkata Knight Riders
U.S. alternative asset manager Ares Management is exploring a minority investment in the Indian Premier League franchise, according to sources. No final terms have been agreed.
Genentech to invest $750 million in U.S. manufacturing expansion
Roche’s biotech unit plans new Hillsboro, Oregon facility as part of a $750 million investment to expand U.S. production capacity.
Trump orders U.S. to triple annual rocket launches to 1,000 by 2030
Executive order aims to boost private spaceflight, accelerate Moon base plans, and streamline regulatory approvals. SpaceX accounted for 170 of 178 U.S. launches in 2023.
Swiss EAMs face eight key trends amid market shifts
Consolidation, specialization and evolving client needs are reshaping Switzerland’s independent wealth management sector, with professionalization and risk management gaining prominence.
Chubb launches tailored insurance for Swiss investment managers
New Investment Management Insurance bundles D&O, professional indemnity and crime coverage for fund managers, private equity and venture capital firms. Policies adapt to corporate changes, including automatic inclusion of new funds.
19 Brazilian cities join Vale-BHP dam collapse compensation deal
Total compensation package reaches 170 billion reais as 45 of 49 eligible municipalities now participate. Four cities remain outside the agreement.
CPPIB reports senior departures across multiple investment divisions
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board confirms exits in risk, credit, real assets and sustainable energy units amid routine staffing adjustments. Assets under management total C$863.6 billion.
Switzerland, China conclude trade deal to boost Swiss exports
Nearly all Swiss goods will enter China tariff-free under modernized pact, eliminating longstanding imbalance in bilateral trade terms.
Abbott settles $495 million infant formula appeal
Pharma giant Abbott Laboratories resolves appeal of a Missouri court verdict tied to claims its formula caused a severe infant bowel condition, terms undisclosed.
Canada, U.S. trade negotiators meet as tariff deadline approaches
Top officials from Ottawa and Washington convened for a second day of talks to avert a looming 50% tariff on $20 billion of Canadian goods. A deal on vehicles, steel and aluminum appears within reach.
AI bots waste millions of hours of scammers' time, firms say
Australian startup Apate deploys nearly 200,000 AI personas to engage fraudsters, extracting intelligence for banks and telcos while disrupting illicit operations.
HOOPP names interim private equity heads after senior exit
Mark Cormier and Roman Gula appointed as acting co-heads following departure of global private equity head Lori Hall-Kimm. Private equity assets under management rise to C$24.2 billion.
M&G appoints Daiichi Life executive as non-executive director
Hitoshi Yamaguchi joins M&G’s board as part of a strategic partnership with Daiichi Life Group. The appointment strengthens ties between the insurers and takes effect in September 2026.
DX expands global delivery network to 220 countries with new portal
UK logistics firm DX Group rolls out international parcel and freight service to 220 countries via road and air networks, backed by a digital booking and tracking portal.
Viseca posts 6.2% profit drop in H1 2026 despite transaction growth
Swiss payments provider Viseca reports lower net income as interest and fee revenues decline, offsetting higher transaction volumes and card issuance growth.
Aon names Doug Hammond to lead middle market segment
Hammond, formerly NFP CEO, will oversee Aon’s middle market strategy globally. Three NFP executives promoted alongside the transition.
Bank of America reshuffles Asia Pacific industrials banking leadership
Yuta Komori named chair of Asia Pacific Global Industrials Investment Banking while Meng Gao and Masashi Toda appointed co-heads in a regional restructuring.
eXoZymes achieves 10-fold NCT manufacturing productivity gain
Optimized enzyme-based process slashes reaction time by over 80% and cuts costs more than 100-fold, accelerating commercialization plans for the nutraceutical compound.