Swiss MP is working to get Bitcoin in the constitution

Switzerland parliament member Samuel Kullmann reveals that he is currently working to incorporate Bitcoin into the constitution and national reserves. Summary Swiss MP Samuel Kullmann claims he is working on trying to get Bitcoin into...

Zurich’s New Truffle Hotspot: A Young Chef Impresses in Italian Style

Zurich has a new destination for lovers of Italian Alta Cucina: «Il Tartufo», located near the Rietberg Museum, is the first independent venture by Federico Finessi. Already known as a hidden gem from his time as head chef at «Rigiblick» on Lake...

Swiss concerned by electricity consumption of data centres and AI

With over 120 server farms, Switzerland now has one of the highest densities of data centres per capita in Europe. Experts estimate that these currently account for around 7% of total Swiss electricity consumption. By 2030, consumption could rise...

Swiss bank UBS files application for US banking licence

The bank said it anticipated approval in 2026, subject to regulators. Keystone-SDA UBS has filed an application for a national banking licence in the United States, underlining its growth ambition for the US market. This content was published on...

Swiss bank creates stir by charging customers 3 per cent negative interest

Swiss bank Postfinance has shocked investors with news of a 3 per cent negative annual interest rate on certain types of deposits. Negative interest is where a lender charges customers for holding money in their savings accounts instead of paying...

Switzerland storms back to beat Salem 41–33 in sectional thriller

The Switzerland County Pacers showed every bit of their grit and heart Friday night, rallying from an early deficit to take down the Salem Lions 41–33 in a hard-fought first round sectional win that had fans on both sides of the bleachers on their...

Maritime Union of New Zealand media release: Government should back vital workforce over Swiss multinationals

The Maritime Union has today called for the Government to reject an application by Swiss-based shipping company Nova to be exempted from the legal requirement for New Zealand coastal vessels to be New Zealand flagged. The call comes as Nova’s...

UBS seeks U.S. bank charter to boost client stickiness — and profits

As more wealth managers seek to diversify their ties to clients through banking products, UBS is looking to join their ranks in the U.S. The Swiss firm announced in a memo to employees Monday that it has applied for a national charter for a U.S....

Switzerland Reopens Embassy in Baghdad After 30 Years

Baghdad has officially welcomed the return of Swiss diplomatic presence after more than three decades, as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein and Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis inaugurated the Swiss Embassy in...

OSP builds capacity of journalists to investigate financial crimes and illicit financial flows

On Oct 27, 2025 Last updated Oct 27, 2025 The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has held a three-day training for some Ghanaian journalists, exposing them to tools and techniques to build their capacity to investigate illicit financial flows...

Agilent Names Adam S. Elinoff as Chief Financial Officer

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 27, 2025-- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the appointment of Adam S. Elinoff as chief financial officer, effective Nov. 17. This press release features multimedia. View the full...

UBS seeks broader U.S. banking license amid growth ambitions

UBS Group AG has filed an application for a national bank charter for its US franchise as it seeks to expand in the region. A national bank charter will help UBS Bank USA to expand offerings for wealth management clients to include "bank-provided...

Sika Posts Modest Growth Despite Decline in China’s Construction Business

Sika recently released its financial results for the first nine months of 2025, reporting that the group continued to outgrow the market during that period. The company increased its sales in local currencies by 1.1% despite the challenging...

First banker jailed over Libor interest rate rigging to sue UBS for $400m

Tom Hayes, the first banker jailed over Libor interest rate rigging, is suing his former employer UBS for $400m (£300m), claiming he was a “hand-picked scapegoat” for the Swiss bank as it tried to avoid regulatory scrutiny. The claim, which was...

Ex-UBS trader Tom Hayes sues bank for $400M after conviction overturned

Hayes claims the Swiss banking giant made him a "handpicked scapegoat" to shield executives during the notorious multibillion-dollar Libor scandal. Tom Hayes, the former UBS trader whose conviction made him the first banker jailed over the Libor...

"Exhibe Perú 2025" Craftwork Innovation Festival is already open to the public

The "Exhibe Perú 2025" Craftwork Innovation Festival is already open to the public in Kennedy Park in the Miraflores district of Lima until October 29 of this year, which brings together the talent and creativity of 40 artisans from eight regions...

Agilent taps Amgen finance executive for CFO role

By Jorge Mercado Monday, October 27th, 2025 Adam Elinoff will become Aglient Technologies’ CFO on Nov. 17. (courtesy photo) Agilent Technologies, a supplier of laboratory medical equipment to the biotechnology industry that is based in Santa Clara...

ADC Therapeutics (ADCT) Secures PIPE Financing, Price Target Adjusted

ADC Therapeutics S.A. (NYSE:ADCT) is one of billionaire Steve Cohen’s small-cap stock picks with huge upside potential. On October 16, H.C. Wainwright reaffirmed its Buy rating on ADC Therapeutics (NYSE:ADCT) but lowered the price target from $8...

Switzerland sees bumper potato harvest after years of shortages

After several consecutive years of shortages, Swiss potato growers are reporting surpluses in 2025, marking a sharp turnaround that is creating new challenges for producers. Across Europe, farms have harvested strong yields, and in Switzerland,...

Switzerland’s MusicBird strikes music rights deal with estate of prominent grunge producer Rick Parashar

Switzerland-based music rights investment company MusicBird has completed an acquisition deal with the estate of multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated producer Rick Parashar, described as “a central figure in the 1990s Seattle grunge scene”....