Category: Domestic Market

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…

The Case: In the 50th edition of Deloitte’s CFO survey, Swiss CFOs are cautious about their assessment of the economic outlook. The Commentary: Chief financial officers are rather cautious when assessing the current economic outlook. While business prospects remain upbeat with companies expecting revenue growth, spending policies are being kept…

The Case: CHF 2.2 billion in customs savings for Swiss companies. The Commentary: According to SECO, Switzerland’s free trade policy continues to deliver strong results. In 2023, Swiss companies saved CHF 2.2 billion in customs duties thanks to free trade agreements (FTAs), and SMEs are among the biggest beneficiaries.

The Case: Major gains for Swiss exporters to be expected. The Commentary: The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) — which includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland as well as Liechtenstein — officially enters into force on 1 October 2025. Swiss companies stand to benefit…

The Case: On average 150 new companies are founded every day. The Commentary: According to an analysis by the Institute for Young Entrepreneurs (IFJ), 37.5 % of the total 27,811 new entries registered in the commercial register in the first half year were founded by foreigners in 2025. The craftmanship…

The Case: According to estimates, around CHF 100 billion will be bequeathed or gifted in Switzerland in 2025, making this an all-time high. The Commentary: The latest inheritance study by VZ VermögensZentrum, which is based on an analysis of over 3,000 individuals, shows how wealth is structured and who it…

The Case: Switzerland’s tourism has been booming. The Commentary: In 2024, hotels saw a record 42.8 million overnight stays, beating the pre-COVID high of 39.6 million in 2019. Nearly half of those stays can be attributed to Swiss residents, though the number of foreign visitors has also been increasing: Overnight…

The Case: Rumours of UBS relocating its headquarters to the United States have resurfaced, just as the Swiss Parliament has been preparing to debate stricter capital requirements for systemically important financial institutions. The Commentary: According to a report in the New York Post, citing anonymous sources, a UBS delegation led…