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.
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Featuring insights into the landmark decision that all individuals will be taxed separately in the future, Olivier Weber refers to his Flash of 9 March 2026, titled “Spouses to be taxed separately in future”, and outlines its further potential consequences.
As a result of the abolition of the imputed rental value, Lombard loans are likely to become less attractive, as they will no longer generate sufficient after-tax returns…
The vote on the Juso’s estate tax initiative on 30 November 2025 and My opinion on it, which coincides with the statement in the NZZ of 14. October 2025.
The richest people are a major nuisance. That is the view of the Young Socialists, who are behind the initiative for a 50 per cent estate and gift tax on net wealth exceeding CHF 50 million…
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