The Case: UBS has disclosed a 5.001% stake in Dottikon ES, held cumulatively through several investment funds, according to a filing published by the Swiss-listed specialty chemicals company recently. The Commentary: Dottikon ES, which is headquartered in Dottikon in the canton of Aargau and is majority-owned by Markus Blocher, develops…
The Case: Rising housing costs have been prompting many Romands to consider relocating across the French border. The Commentary: According to a recent survey, 70 % of respondents in French-speaking Switzerland say housing costs are too high. Around 4.2 % are already actively searching for a home in France, which…
The Case: Zurich’s public transport operator (VBZ) plans to procure up to 100 battery-electric buses through an international tender. The Commentary: The move follows delivery delays and quality issues involving Swiss manufacturer Hess, as well as dissatisfaction with MAN.
The Case: UBS is reportedly exploring new securitisation structures for private credit funds. The Commentary: The proposed investment product would pool interests in private credit funds, wrap them with insurance and repackage them as an investment-grade bond. The insurance, reportedly provided by a major insurer such as Nationwide, would enhance…
The Case: An entrepreneur from Aargau has been developing a massive battery storage facility in Laufenburg, combined with a state-of-the-art AI data center. How do we know whether this ambitious project can succeed? The Commentary: On one side of the construction site, excavators are removing the last layers of soil.…
The Case: The Deutsche Bank Research Institute’s report presents a comparative analysis of global living costs, identifying the world’s cheapest and most expensive cities. The Commentary: The survey assesses purchasing power across currencies, evaluates quality of life and dining opportunities, examines the “Cheap Date Index,” discusses the role of public…
The Case: Switzerland has become a consistent force in both football and ice hockey, yet the same old barrier has remained: The Swiss football team has never reached a World Cup semi-final, while the hockey team, again and again, has been beaten in the fight about the world champion title…
The Case: Founded in 1802, the Schaffhausen-based company has evolved into one of the world’s leading suppliers of plastic piping systems for water infrastructure. Yet, despite this transformation, GF has remained associated with the foundries that laid the foundation for its success more than two centuries ago. The Commentary: The…
The Case: The Swiss remain the world’s wealthiest population, with an average wealth of around USD 900,000 per person. By comparison, on average Europeans and Germans hold only about one-third of this amount. The Commentary: Global private wealth grew by 11 % last year, marking the strongest annual increase since…
The Case: The strong profitability of global pharmaceutical companies, including MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme), generates billions of Swiss francs in tax revenue, making the sector one of Switzerland’s largest contributors to public finances. The Commentary: According to the articles, 0.5 % of the companies account for nearly three-quarters of…
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The Case: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Swiss-Pakistani executive Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General, making her the first woman to lead the global airline body. She will take over in November 2026 from Willie Walsh, former CEO of Aer Lingus and British Airways.
The Case: The criminal proceedings arising from the PostAuto subsidy fraud scandal are expected to be heard by the Bern Economic Criminal Court in 2027. Although a hearing date has not yet been set, the trial is anticipated to take place in the second half of the year given the…
The Case: UBS has disclosed a 5.001% stake in Dottikon ES, held cumulatively through several investment funds, according to a filing published by the Swiss-listed specialty chemicals company recently. The Commentary: Dottikon ES, which is headquartered in Dottikon in the canton of Aargau and is majority-owned by Markus Blocher, develops…
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