A view of Bern in Switzerland, which was named the world’s best. country in a new report. getty What makes a country truly great? Is it a booming economy, a high standard of living or the ability to inspire adventure and creativity? According to the 2024 Best Countries ranking from U.S. News & World Report,...
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Tariq Ramadan convicted of rape in Switzerland
A Swiss appeals court has convicted the prominent scholar of Islam Tariq Ramadan of rape, overturning a previous acquittal dating back to 2023. Swiss broadcaster RTS reported that, at the end of August, the court ruled Ramadan must serve a three-year prison sentence – two of them suspended – for an assault that the accuser...
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Switzerland Embedded Finance Business Report 2024: Market to Increase from $1.39 Billion in 2024 to Reach $3.37 Billion by 2029 – 75+ KPIs on Lending, Insurance, Payment, and Wealth Segments
Dublin, Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Switzerland Embedded Finance Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – 75+ KPIs on Embedded Lending, Insurance, Payment, and Wealth Segments – Q2 2024 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The embedded finance industry in Switzerland is expected to grow by 5.7% annually to reach US$1.39 billion...
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Jaishankar to embark on visit to Saudi Arabia, Germany, Switzerland on Sun
Jaishankar will visit Geneva from September 12 to 13. | File Photo: PTI 2 min read Last Updated : Sep 07 2024 | 8:59 PM IST External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will on Sunday embark on a six-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Germany and Switzerland with a larger aim to boost overall bilateral ties...
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Greece won’t be turning into Switzerland or Sweden any time soon as economy continues to suffer after years of recession
Greek barista Kyriakos Giannichronis has seen the headlines about his country’s newly booming economy after years of recession — but he does not feel the wealth. The Athens resident only has about 150 euros ($170) to spare at the end of the month, and that is despite getting a good deal on rent and making...
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Switzerland govt submits EFTA-India trade agreement to Parliament
3 min read Last Updated : Sep 05 2024 | 7:39 PM IST As a first step towards ratifying the India-EFTA (European Free Trade Association) trade deal that includes Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein, the Swiss government has submitted the ‘dispatch’ to its Parliament. “On 4 September, the Federal Council adopted a dispatch...
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India-EFTA trade deal: Swiss Federal Council begins ratification process
Each of the signatory countries will have to ratify the pact for its roll out. | File photo 3 min read Last Updated : Sep 05 2024 | 5:23 PM IST Switzerland’s federal cabinet has adopted the ambitious trade pact between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and placed it before Parliament...
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Switzerland’s fourth-largest bank ZKB launches crypto services
Zurich Cantonal Bank, Switzerland’s fourth-largest bank, has launched crypto trading and custody services, expanding its financial offerings. Zurich Cantonal Bank, Switzerland‘s fourth-largest bank, has officially entered the crypto market, offering its clients the ability to trade and store Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). In a Sept. 4 press release, the bank said the new offering...
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Swiss company bankruptcies on the rise
A growing number of firms are going bust Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. This content was published on September 3, 2024 – 16:26 The number of Swiss bankruptcies continues at a higher pace than last year, while the number of new...
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Swiss economy outperforms weak European industry
The pharma sector saw growth in Switzerland Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The Swiss economy benefited from strong expansion in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry in the second quarter of 2024. The weak economy in Europe, on the other hand, is...
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Companies roundup: Rolls-Royce & Watches of Switzerland
Rolls-Royce (RR.), Watches of Switzerland (WOSG) and Ashtead (AHT) Rolls-Royce (RR.) shares rebounded 5 per cent on Tuesday as investors bought the dip which followed an airline customer reporting an engine component failure. Cathay Pacific was forced to return a Zurich-bound flight to its Hong Kong base on Monday after reporting a failure on one of its...
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Retiring in Switzerland: Navigating the pension landscape – London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Switzerland is renowned for its high quality of life, low crime rate, political stability, and beautiful scenery, making it an attractive destination for retirees. Understanding the Swiss pension system is crucial for a smooth retirement transition, especially the 3rd Pillar Switzerland, which includes tied and flexible private pension provisions. Switzerland’s 3rd Pillar 2024 maximum contribution...