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Konrad Häuptli graduated from the University of Berne, qualified as an attorney-at-law and was admitted to the Bar of the Canton of Berne. He joined HSBC in 2002 after working with Swiss Re for over 20 years. He then went on to work for KENDRIS in 2016 after retiring as former CEO of HSBC’s Trust Companies in Switzerland. Konrad Häuptli is a member of the Advisory Board of the Swiss Association of Trust Companies (SATC) and is also a member of mixed expert groups representing SATC. He has been managing family assets and has been involved in entrepreneurial activities, board assignments as well as private equity investments.
Ukraine: Federal Council applies 18th EU sanctions package

k-flash audio commentUkraine: Federal Council applies 18th EU sanctions package

The case

Yesterday, the Federal Council decided to adopt additional measures from the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia and Belarus.

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The commentary

The new measures, targeting trade, finance, and energy sectors, take effect today. For more see link.

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