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A historic meeting at the White House
Biden meets Trump in historical contrast with the transition of 2020. The OECD fights corporate tax avoidance.
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Personal Finance
The Rent vs. Buy Conundrum: A Global Perspective on Housing Decisions
The global housing market presents a complex landscape of choices between renting and buying. This decision, influenced by economic, cultural, and policy factors, varies significantly across regions.
Project Switzerland Innovation Park Ticino approved
The establishment of Switzerland Innovation Park Ticino SA marks a significant milestone in Switzerland's ongoing efforts to bolster its position as a global innovation hub. This development, announced by Christian Vitta, President of the Council of State and Director of the Department of Finance and Economy, and Marina
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Global Implications and Future Trajectories
Monetary Policy Stance, Global Monetary Divergence, Currency Appreciation, Innovation Support
Personal Finance
Residential Real Estate Market Rebounds After Interest Rate Turbulence
The Swiss residential property market is stabilizing, thanks to curbed inflation, robust economic growth, and strategic interest rate reductions by the National Bank. Fredy Hasenmaile, Chief Economist at Raiffeisen Switzerland, observes, "Demand for residential property has largely recovered after the interest rate-induced slump. The cost advantage of homeownership over
Banking
Swiss Central Bank tricky situation
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has taken unique steps among central banks, leading to a large balance sheet that’s hard to reduce
Financial Markets
CME Group Aims to Cash In on Bitcoin Fever
CME Group, the world's largest futures exchange, is planning to launch bitcoin trading. This move comes as Wall Street money managers are clamoring to get in on the cryptocurrency action. According to insiders, the Chicago-based group has been chatting with traders who want to buy and sell bitcoin
Financial Markets
Geneva and Zurich Shine as Top-Tier Global Financial Hubs
For the 35th time, the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) has published its ranking of the world's leading financial centers, with New York retaining its position as the most important financial hub globally. London and Singapore follow closely behind, while Switzerland's two major cities, Geneva and
Personal Finance
BUIDL: BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund launches on a public blockchain
BlackRock has launched its inaugural tokenized fund on a public blockchain, named the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), targeting qualified investors for U.S. dollar yields. The fund operates in collaboration with Securitize Markets, LLC, facilitating subscriptions. Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets, emphasized the initiative
Personal Finance
Geneva. What to try this weekend, or the next
Nestled at the core of Europe, Geneva stands as a beacon of opulence within Switzerland, catering to the desires of the affluent with an array of luxuries surpassing mere imagination. This city, veiled in elegance and bespoke services, awaits the discerning eyes of the world’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) and