Although the hype around bitcoin and blockchain – the public ledger that records bitcoin transactions – is now receding, the next generation of cryptofinance technologies is already moving ahead and applying the lessons learned. Christine Schmid: Tell me a bit about Monetas. Johann Gevers: The...
Read More »High-Tech Forum London 2017: Blockchain
Peter Smith, CEO, Blockchain: "We’re very excited about this fundamental ability to rebuild financial infrastructure." #hightechLondon Connect with us on: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/companies/cre... Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/creditsuisse Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/creditsuisse
Read More »High-Tech Forum London 2017: Highlights
On January 31st 2017 Credit Suisse held the 2nd High-Tech Forum London. #hightechLondon Follow Credit Suisse: LinkedIn: http://Linkedin.com/company/credit-suisse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/creditsuisse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/creditsuisse
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Sustainability is a key concern for the millennials generation. Companies have to adapt processes and production practices to make their products sustainable and seize the opportunities this rapidly growing generation of consumers creates. The millennials are the most sustainability-conscious...
Read More »Forget Bitcoin, but Remember Blockchain?
The most obvious potential use for blockchain technology is the one that already exists – payment systems. But there is much more to blockchain than this. Ever since bitcoin came on the scene in 2009, evangelists have proclaimed that the end of fiat currency is nigh. A so-called cryptocurrency,...
Read More »Emerging Markets Offer Unique Opportunities
Despite slower growth: Emerging markets remain of key importance for the Swiss financial center. Only a few years ago, emerging markets were considered a prime example of economies with almost unlimited growth potential. Thanks to annual double-digit growth rates in the wake of the financial...
Read More »Switzerland: Broadening Recovery
The Swiss economy is expected to grow by 1.5 percent in 2017. While more and more export sectors are regaining their competitiveness, the domestic economy lacks growth momentum. With the inflation rate likely to turn positive, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is expected to reduce its currency purchases in the course of the year....
Read More »Is Bitcoin Safe?
Bitcoin isn't mainstream, and it may never be. And yet it would be unwise to ignore it. Some $14.9 billion worth of bitcoins were in circulation in January 2017, and blockchain, the technology underpinning bitcoin, has attracted plenty of attention for its disruptive potential in banking, trading, and even media. So how safe is bitcoin?...
Read More »Donald Trump’s Trade Policy Options
So far, there has been little clarity as to which specific trade policies the new president will introduce, but given how high trade ranks on his agenda, this will likely change quickly. But what actual powers does a US president have in the area of trade, and what measures might Mr. Trump implement?...
Read More »Location Zug: At the Top, but the Lead Is Narrowing
Articles Location Zug: At the Top, but the Lead Is Narrowing Zug is a successful canton. According to the new regional study by Credit Suisse, one of Zug's main competitive advantages, its low corporate taxes, is likely to fade over the next few years. Rival locations will catch up. The canton of...
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