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25 February 2022

Swiss franc: Ukraine war intensifying haven flows

The Swiss Franc has strengthened considerably versus the euro over recent months. Safe haven flows have lifted the currency and the Swiss National Bank appears more relaxed with a stronger Franc. But is a rate hike in Switzerland a realistic ...

Technology ・ IPO ・ The Swiss Series

26 August 2021

The Swiss Series: Astrocast is doing big things with little satellites

We have all heard of SpaceX, and the recent commercial space flight events, but the space world is not limited to rockets! Swiss-based Astrocast just went public in Oslo. They lower the cost of managing remote assets ...

The Swiss Series

24 August 2021

Swiss shoe brand ''On'', backed by Federer, files for IPO in US!

''On'' is the Swiss equivalent of Nike for Americans. While its HQ is based in Zurich, the shoemaker also operates in the largest market in the world. It is there, in New York specifically, that On has decided to reach ...

Europe ・ Investing ・ The Swiss Series ・ CFDs

18 August 2021

Investing in Switzerland | Stocks, ETFs, ADRs & CFDs

Switzerland has a well-deserved reputation as being one of the world’s safest places to store your money. Investing in Switzerland can be done through Swiss stocks, ETFs, bonds, gold and more.

Markets ・ Europe ・ The Swiss Series

26 May 2021

Swiss Stocks: record high for the SMI could just be the beginning

A newfound interest in defensive growth stocks has contributed, among other things, to a soaring Swiss Market Index (SMI). The SMI is a quality stocks trade, with potential for a softer swiss franc to juice the gains ...

Technology ・ The Swiss Series

12 May 2021

The Swiss Series: MindMaze treats neurological conditions with video games

You may have heard about it because it is Swiss or backed by Leonardo DiCaprio. MindMaze offers a revolutionary way to treat patients with neurological conditions, with the help of videogame software. And it seems to be working very well. ...

The Swiss Series

11 March 2021

Swiss Stocks: Novartis the big pharma behemoth

While the Swiss are known for their chocolate, watches and ski resorts, 30% of the country’s exports are pharmaceuticals products. Novartis was recently in the news surrounding its involvement in ...

Stocks ・ The Swiss Series

3 March 2021

Swiss Stocks: Hearing the world with Sonova Holding

Sonova Holding is one of the leading providers of hearing aids, a solution to the growing, worldwide concern of hearing loss and one of the main healthcare Swiss stocks. What does the company stand for, and does it make an interesting ...

Technology ・ The Swiss Series

10 February 2021

Swiss Stocks: Logitech gains during pandemic

Logitech is the swiss giant making your computer peripherals. They have ...

Technology ・ Europe ・ The Swiss Series

23 November 2020

Swiss Stocks: Zur Rose and their new healthcare platform

Zur Rose is developing its own, fully-integrated healthcare platform for user's convenience. Insurances, doctors and pharmacies: all in one place for the best patient experience.

Stocks ・ The Swiss Series

6 October 2020

The Swiss Series: "On" offers shoes you can’t buy

The Swiss shoes manufacturer introduced a subscription model for its new running shoes in order to ensure that the pair goes back to the company and that the recycling loop actually works.

Stocks ・ The Swiss Series

5 October 2020

Swiss Stocks: Dufry joins forces with Alibaba

Swiss travel retailer Dufry and Chinese e-commerce titan Alibaba have agreed to form a Joint Venture in China to resist to the hard hit the business took this year.

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