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Stephan Zimmermann: «UBS is aware of its political responsibility»

July 18, 2023

UBS bosses will have to give the nation a good explanation as to why Credit Suisse Switzerland needs to be integrated, Stephan Zimmermann tells finews.com. He also warns about rampant anti-bank sentiment. As recently as April this year Stephan Zimmermann worked for UBS and its predecessor Swiss Bank Corporation (SBC). He now serves as […]

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Can gold resume its climb?

July 18, 2023

Gold prices have resumed their gains in July amid signs that US inflation is tempering. CIO continues to expect gold prices to rise over the coming year, supported by incremental dollar declines, still-strong central bank demand, and safe-haven flows. Gold prices edged lower in May and June as the Fed again turned more […]

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This mistake by Swiss customers makes the banks rich

July 18, 2023

The Swiss still withdraw far too often money by credit card abroad. Often at exorbitant fees. Although withdrawing cash with credit cards is not advisable due to the high fees, Swiss people continue to use credit cards often for cash withdrawals during the holidays. According to statistics from the Swiss National Bank (SNB), […]

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Tidjane Thiam Achieves His Goal

July 14, 2023

Shareholders of «Freedom Acquisition I» approved the merger with Complete Solaria. This means the blank check company of the former Credit Suisse CEO has come further than many others. Still, it's hardly a home run. While a class action lawsuit by AT1 bondholders seeks to bring former Credit Suisse executives, including Tidjane Thiam, to […]

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‘I am sick of sustainable investing’: Private bank CIOs ask for reality check

July 14, 2023

There is a disconnect between the perception of sustainable investing and its reality, which involves mining metals like lithium and cobalt to produce wind turbines and solar panels. During the investment leaders roundtable in Montreux, CIOs of private banks drew attention to the fact that investors often want to exclude mining from portfolios, forgetting […]

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Markets brace for US inflation data

July 13, 2023

The consensus expectation among economists is for the annual headline rate to fall to 3.1% in June for its lowest level since March 2021, compared to 4% in May.

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Some private banks to charge the rich if accounts fall below wealth limit

July 13, 2023

Some private banks will start charging their clients fees if their assets under management fall below the financial threshold to hold an account. The Straits Times understands that UBS, the world’s largest wealth manager, will impose a US$5,000 (S$6,700) relationship fee on private banking clients with less than US$2 million in invested assets.

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Baillie Gifford axes British Smaller Companies fund

July 12, 2023

The strategy was closed on 27 June after heavy outflows and poor performance over the past year.

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Wave of Shareholder Activism Gripping Switzerland

July 12, 2023

The GAM rebels are only representative of a trend that is beginning to spread across Europe.

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Swiss Re's Board of Directors proposes Jacques de Vaucleroy for election as Chairman at next AGM in April 2024

July 12, 2023

Until the next AGM in April 2024, Jacques de Vaucleroy will continue to lead the Board of Directors in his current capacity as Vice Chairman.

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The foundations of a real estate revival?

July 11, 2023

Yet limited supply and investment into the net zero transition are providing both support and opportunities.

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US CPI uncertainty supports private markets exposure

July 11, 2023

The potential for further US policy tightening ahead is just one reason why we foresee more muted equity returns, higher uncertainty, and a rise in cross-asset volatility in the second half.

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