25 years ago, I began publishing internal updates primarily for client advisors at a major international private bank in Switzerland. The aim was to provide timely and concise information on regulatory, tax, legal and compliance developments in Switzerland. Initially, the publications focused on facts; over time, they were complemented by a commentary section, a defining feature that k-flash has retained to this day.
The Case: Small watch brands have been attracting attention by means of creativity and originality. For large luxury brands the challenge is to attract younger customers while still maintaining their exclusive image. The Commentary: While the Swiss watch industry has been selling fewer watches overall, small independent brands are becoming…
Switzerland’s planned introduction of individual taxation will significantly change the taxation of married couples. From 2032 at the latest, each spouse’s income and assets will generally be assessed and taxed separately. A key consideration will be asset ownership. Real estate, securities, and bank balances will generally be attributed to their…
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The Case: The Principality of Liechtenstein has confirmed a significant cyberattack targeting its Register of Beneficial Owners, resulting in the unauthorized access and exfiltration of data associated with approximately 31,000 legal entities. The Commentary: The affected register was established in 2021 to comply with the European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML)…
The Case: Gertrud Dübi-Müller was one of Switzerland’s foremost art collectors and a remarkable pioneer of her time. The Commentary: A passionate photographer, motorcar driver and mountaineer, Dübi-Müller also posed for Ferdinand Hodler and other artists. With Van Gogh, Hodler and a Cabriolet, the Kunstmuseum Basel presents the first major…
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