The Local Switzerland

Singapore boots out scandal-hit Swiss bank

Tue, 24 May 2016 10:21:42 +0200

Singapore's central bank on Tuesday said it was kicking out Swiss bank BSI, which has been linked to a global money-laundering scandal at Malaysia's state fund 1MDB that has embroiled Prime Minister Najib Razak.

Expats 'less dominant' in Swiss boardrooms

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:00:48 +0100

Expats will remain a significant but declining force in the boardrooms of top companies in Switzerland, according to a top executive head hunter.

Rhine boat crash claims two lives

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:43:00 +0200

An investigation is under way into the collision of two boats on the Rhine River in Basel that left two men dead.

Drive-in prostitution project stalled in Zurich

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:59:00 +0100

The Swiss People’s Party has launched a referendum to slow down the progress of the intended development in Zurich of drive-in postitution stalls.

UBS buys ING's Australia investment bank

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:29:00 +0200

Banking giant UBS said on Thursday it had acquired Dutch bank ING's Australian investment banking unit for an undisclosed sum, a move which would help boost the Swiss bank's presence in the region.