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Alphabet seeks US$9.4 billion from sterling, Swiss franc bond sales
This is because its capex may reach US$185 billion in 2026 to finance its ambitions in artificial intelligence Published Tue, Feb 10, 2026 · 08:10 AM — Updated Tue, Feb…
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UBS rejects proposed Swiss bank rules, moots less costly alternatives
The lender warns the proposal would add huge costs and threaten the continuation of its successful business model [ZURICH] UBS on Monday (Jan 12) rejected government proposals to strengthen regulations…
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Jacques Moretti: Owner of Swiss Ski Bar Where 40 Were Killed in Devastating New Year Fire Was Jailed for Fraud and Kidnapping, and Was a Pimp
The owner of the Swiss ski bar at the center of the New Year’s Day blaze that killed 40 people and injured 119 has a troubling criminal past, authorities revealed…
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Who Is Paolo Campolo? Hero Banker Recovering in Hospital after Saving 10 Youngsters from Swiss Ski Resort Fire after Daughter Called Him for Help
A hero banker saved ten young lives from the deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort by forcing open an emergency exit after receiving a desperate call from his teenage…
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Several Foreigners Among 40 Killed in New Year’s Swiss Ski Resort Fire as Likely Cause of Inferno Is Revealed
At least 40 people were killed and 115 people injured, with many of them critical, in the devastating New Year’s fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort, authorities…
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Chilling Videos Capture the Moment Devastating New Year’s Fire at Swiss Ski Resort Started as Cause Is Revealed [WATCH]
Shocking videos captured the terrifying moment a fire erupted during a New Year’s party at a Swiss ski resort, with witnesses saying the blaze was sparked by a lit sparkler…
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Dozens Feared Dead, About 100 Injured in Fire at Swiss Ski Resort Bar
AFP A devastating fire tore through a crowded bar during New Year’s celebrations at a luxury Swiss ski resort early Thursday, leaving dozens of people feared dead and around 100…
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US Drug Pricing Deal May Lead to Swiss Medicine Price Hikes
Deals aimed at lowering drug prices in the United States could cause higher prices for new medicines in Switzerland, according to the head of Swiss drugmaker Roche. The warning comes…
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Swiss National Bank holds interest rate at zero, cuts inflation forecast
The outcome shows the central bank setting a higher bar for moving negative than for a standard rate cut [ZURICH] The Swiss National Bank kept its interest rate at zero,…
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JPMorgan doubles Swiss business by targeting wealthy clients
[ZURICH] JPMorgan doubled its Swiss domestic private banking business between 2020 and 2024 and aims to do so again by 2030 as it targets the country’s wealthiest people, a senior…
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HSBC’s Swiss private bank boosts some bankers pay to stem exits
The Swiss arm has been increasing compensation of staff, including relationship managers [LONDON] HSBC Holdings’ Swiss private bank is boosting the pay of some of its staff as it looks…
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Swiss National Bank likely intervening to weaken franc: UBS
[ZURICH] The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is probably stepping into the market to weaken the franc, according to economists at UBS Group. “Current market conditions indicate an elevated risk of…
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Swiss court says 16.5 billion Swiss francs bond write-off in Credit Suisse rescue was unlawful
[ZURICH] A Swiss court on Tuesday (Oct 14) said the Swiss financial market regulator’s 2023 decision to write off 16.5 billion Swiss francs (S$26.7 billion) worth of Credit Suisse bonds…
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Nobel Literature Buzz Tips Swiss Postmodernist, Australians For Prize
Swiss postmodernist novelist Christian Kracht and Australia’s Gerald Murnane and Alexis Wright are among the favourites for the Nobel literature prize, experts told AFP ahead of the Swedish Academy’s much-anticipated…
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Put The Bright Stripes Away, Pope’s Swiss Guards Get New Garb
The Swiss Guards, the defenders of the pope known for their colourful uniforms, unveiled more sombre attire Thursday — but only for special occasions. The dark uniform with gold buttons…
