Christian Stocker tells FT that there is ‘momentum’ around Ukraine peace talks

SAMP-T emerges as strong option for Bern as Raytheon’s Patriot system deliveries delayed for at least 5 years

Debut of much-anticipated watch collaboration descends into chaos as customers scuffle in cities from Paris to New York

Watchmaker’s controlling shareholders use dominant voting stake to block Steven Wood’s fresh bid to win seat

Fresh push by shareholder activist raises debate over board

Micro scooter founder pushes for court case over emissions regime he says disadvantages his Microlino two-seaters

Social conservatism in this otherwise egalitarian country extends to tax penalties for couples who both work

The FT had said 15 women were willing to testify in court against former hedge fund boss

As the country considers capping its population, the drawbacks of direct democracy are up for debate

[FREE TO READ] Peter Thiel-chaired data intelligence group alleges that Republik did not give it sufficient right to reply

[FREE TO READ] Upheaval at Davos changed calculus on finding permanent chair, according to people familiar with discussions

Country has 9.1mn permanent residents and experts fear the move will limit companies’ access to foreign talent

From Switzerland, Partners Group built a $185bn business by serving individual investors. Bigger US rivals have the market in their sights

Celestial calendar meets high finance, as billionaire’s personal impulses shape plans to raise $50bn in record listing

[FREE TO READ] Young readers are switching off — it’s time to change the subject

[FREE TO READ] Reform UK leader’s pass and hotel costs for World Economic Forum event were paid for by Sasan Ghandehari

[FREE TO READ] Signature of ‘prosperity plan’ expected at Davos has been postponed amid transatlantic rift

Every January a collection of the world’s top business and political leaders head to the Swiss town of Davos for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. The event is a week of panels and ...

[FREE TO READ] After a year of tumult, some are warning that a system built on neutrality, consensus and direct democracy is not moving fast enough

[FREE TO READ] Investor optimism has been fuelled by a compromise proposed by Swiss political parties

[FREE TO READ] Prosecutors alleged organisational ‘deficiencies’ relating to Mozambique ‘tuna bonds’ scandal

[FREE TO READ] Swiss bank says it has progressed in integrating Credit Suisse and achieved $10bn in cumulative cost savings

Battered by scandal, the Swiss organisation behind the annual summit faces a moment of crisis. Insiders say its future may depend on the success of next year’s meeting

[FREE TO READ] Shareholders turn on board over handling of CEO dismissal after chair Bulcke failed to heed earlier advice to fire Freixe

It has survived centuries but even this voting tradition is not immune to populist forces

[FREE TO READ] New duty level on Swiss goods one of highest in the world and exceeds 31% rate outlined by Donald Trump in April

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[FREE TO READ] Swiss bank tells advisers to stop pitching foreign exchange derivatives to many clients after losses

Beijing makes concerted effort to place officials and push its agenda in Geneva, say western diplomats

Switzerland’s pragmatic, slow-moving political system might benefit the bank in seeking compromise in debate over capital rules

Work with private US group Fogbow overlapped with start of separate effort to help Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Referendum looms on single market deal that includes concessions on money, migration and judicial power

Referendum looms on single market deal that includes concessions on money, migration and judicial power

The Swiss wealth manager’s new chief executive Stefan Bollinger takes on a troubled legacy — and Zurich’s establishment

Surge in value of Swiss franc amid US-driven trade war and lagging inflation has complicated policymaking

[FREE TO READ] Investigation of Inside Paradeplatz raises concerns about ‘draconian’ rules

Investigation of Inside Paradeplatz raises concerns about ‘draconian’ rules

[FREE TO READ] Ousted Davos founder says central bank chief has been in talks to leave before her term ends in 2027

Christian Stocker adopts hardline policy in bid to bring ‘contentment’ to Austrian voters riled up by far right

Nick Hayek has overseen a decade of decline at the watchmaker. Can he see off the threat to his grip on the group?

Ousted head of World Economic Forum battles impropriety allegations and second probe into his conduct in a year

Central bank wants elected staff representatives to spend more time in their day jobs

US and European withdrawals force soul-searching in the city that is home to 450 international bodies