Rapid Reshuffle at Createq
Createq, the Schwyz‑based software developer, announced an immediate executive reshuffle. Long‑time CEO Philipp Ringgenberg, who joined two years ago, stepped down and was succeeded by COO Michael Jaeggi. The board also promoted Amanda Schwegler to CFO, elevating her from Group Finance leadership. Jaeggi brings extensive experience from Deutsche Börse’s Clearstream and the Swiss Exchange, signaling a strategic pivot for the firm.
CEO of BNP Paribas Switzerland: «AXA IM Is a Gamechanger for Us»
BNP Paribas Switzerland’s CEO Enna Pariset announced that the AXA Investment Managers merger, completed on May 1 2026, has become a fourth business pillar for the bank, bolstering its asset‑management franchise. The combined unit now oversees roughly $82.5 bn in Swiss client assets, including $22 bn...
T4 Capital Founders: Success Is Rarely a Linear Process
T4 Capital’s founders, Tim Stingelin and Fabio Cavelti, discuss how their friendship‑driven startup navigates the volatile world of crypto investing. Their flagship strategy mixes Bitcoin, altcoins and crypto equities while they forge a third partnership with a Swiss asset manager....
What Is Crucial for the Future of Chip Production
The semiconductor sector’s surge in AI‑driven chips is driving unprecedented water consumption, with a single fab using 20‑38 million litres daily and TSMC alone consuming 101 billion litres in 2023. Around 40% of existing and newly announced fabs sit in regions projected...
Insurance and Technology – The Unvarnished Truth
The insurance sector continues to pour billions into technology, yet productivity gains remain modest. Legacy core systems still dominate roughly 70% of IT spend, limiting the impact of AI and automation. InsurTech hype has not translated into market disruption, while...
Corient Buys Bedrock — and Sends a Wake-Up Call to Swiss Wealth Management
Miami‑based Corient announced the acquisition of Geneva’s Bedrock Group, adding roughly $9.2 billion in client assets and bringing its combined managed and administered assets to about $468 billion. The deal expands Corient’s European presence to around 200 employees in Switzerland, four times...
Carmignac: The Return of the Four Engines
Carmignac is completing a strategic renaissance, reviving all four of its investment engines after a decade of uneven flagship fund performance. The firm has broadened its product suite through the Carmignac Lab, expanded credit and private‑market offerings, and anchored its...
Jauch’s Selection: Rethinking Earl Grey
Swiss entrepreneur Markus Zbinden’s Avantcha brand has launched a Green Earl Grey that tames the typical perfume‑like bergamot of classic blends, letting the green tea’s freshness shine through. The tea is priced at 19 CHF (about $21) per 100 g and is...