In der Schweiz soll es eine obligatorische Erdbebenversicherung für Hauseigentümer geben. Dies stösst auf heftigen Widerstand. Urs Arbter, Direktor des Schweizerischen Versicherungsverbandes sagt, wie sich das Problem schnell lösen liesse.

Yesterday's Commentary touched on the divergence between robust economic growth in the U.S. and near-recessionary conditions in Canada. We highlighted the importance of this to U.S. investors because of the historically strong correlation between the two economies. Unfortunately, Canada is not a one-off instance. Britain, Europe, and China also exhibit poor economic growth. Given the U.S. operates in a global economy, it's hard to imagine that economic stagnation...

When it comes to building long-term wealth, it’s not just about how much you earn but how much you keep. Taxes can significantly impact your investment returns, making tax-efficient investing a crucial component of any wealth accumulation strategy. By utilizing tax-advantaged accounts, employing strategies like tax-loss harvesting, and selecting tax-efficient funds, investors can reduce their tax burdens and maximize after-tax returns. Why Tax-Efficient Investing...

Die wirtschaftliche Erholung Chinas hat einen Rückschlag erlitten. In der zweitgrössten Volkswirtschaft der Welt enttäuschte im November vor allem der für das Land wichtige Umsatz im Einzelhandel.

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Deloitte Schweiz hat einen neuen Leiter Investment Management bestellt. Dieser weist viel Erfahrung im Projektmanagement auf.

«Der Gesundheitssektor dürfte einer der Zweige sein, die am ehesten von KI profitieren. Der richtige Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz erhöht die Rentabilität der Unternehmen erheblich», sagt Christophe Pouchoy, Fondsmanager des Echiquier Artificial Intelligence bei La Financière de l’Échiquier (LFDE) im Interview.

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«Die Klimakonferenz COP16 in Kolumbien über die biologische Vielfalt brachte kleine Fortschritte. Immer mehr Investoren wollen wissen, wie sich die biologische Vielfalt auf ihr Portfolio auswirkt und wie sie zum Fortschritt beitragen können», schreibt Amanda O’Toole, Portfoliomanagerin Biodiversity Strategy Fonds bei Redwheel.

Swiss-based cryptocurrency app Relai has secured US$12 million in funding to drive its expansion across Europe. The investment was led by ego death capital with participation from Plan B Bitcoin Fund, Timechain, and Solit Group. The heavily oversubscribed funding round will enable Relai to enhance its platform, streamline the Bitcoin buying process, and educate users on the benefits of the crypto as a savings tool. Relai also shared its plans to obtain the Markets in...