Author: Andreas Grossenbacher

The Case: Switzerland’s economic strength has been built both on open markets and global connectivity. The Commentary: In a guest article on 22 October 2025 Phil Baumann and Marc M. Winistörfer call for government screening of foreign investments in order to boost Switzerland’s geo-economic resilience and to reduce exposure to…

The Case: Selling or setting up abroad is a decisive growth factor for the Swiss economy. The Commentary: Three experts present the strategies available to SMEs for internationalization. For more details see link.

The Case: The Swiss real estate market is expected to enter a period of consolidation in 2026. The Commentary: According to the latest Immo-Monitoring Report by Wüest Partner AG, the demand for rental apartments is likely to decline, a development which reflects several underlying trends, including a smaller number of…

The Case: The history of an eminent Swiss company. The Commentary: Alongside icons such as Lindt & Sprüngli and Nestlé, Bally is considered a pillar of the Swiss industry. Bally’s origins trace back to a bricklayer from Vorarlberg who settled in Schönenwerd, Solothurn, and began trading in silk ribbons. In…

The Case: By 2050, about 27 % of the people in advanced markets will be over 65 years old, giving rise to a “Silver Economy” that will reshape life insurances. The Commentary: Longer lifespans, declining birth rates and the concentration of wealth among retirees are going to drive the demand…