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2026-07-21
Nature conservation groups are opposing plans by Jungfrau Railways to develope the Eigergletscher station tourist destination in Switzerland. Jungfrau Railways generated almost CHF200 million in revenue from the Jungfraujoch mountain tourist service in 2025 – and the company believes there’s potential for even more. Since capacity is limited in the uppermost section of the line, …
A brief history of Swiss banking oversight and its scandals
2026-07-20
Over time, scandals and pressure from abroad have shaped the development of Switzerland’s banking regulations – while powerful financial lobbies have often managed to water them down. Three years after the collapse of Credit Suisse, the Swiss government wants to strengthen the country’s banking regulator. The planned reforms would give Switzerland tools which other countries …
Women-led start-ups attract just 7% of Swiss venture capital funding
2026-07-18
Start-ups led by women continue to have a limited presence in the Swiss venture capital market. In the first half of 2026, just over 7% of venture capital was channelled to companies with female CEOs. The proportion of funding allocated to women-led teams has therefore remained at a low level for years, according to a …
Swiss rail firm Stadler to deliver 21 trams to US
2026-07-16
Swiss railway equipment manufacturer Stadler has agreed to deliver 21 trams to the Texan operator Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), with an option for a further 19 trams. The Citylink-type trams, which can carry 240 passengers, will be built at Stadler’s United States factory in Salt Lake City, the Thurgau-based group said in a statement on …
Swiss tourist etiquette campaign reaping results
2026-07-16
A campaign to raise awareness among tourists about rules of conduct in Switzerland is receiving a positive reception from the tourism sector. Several regions are promoting this initiative, and initial feedback is encouraging. In April, the Swiss tourism industry launched its ‘Travel with care. Leave with memories’ campaign. This aims to raise awareness among visitors …
Switzerland and Britain agree to extend free trade deal
2026-07-13
Switzerland and Britain have concluded negotiations on an expanded free trade agreement. The agreement, which focuses on services, is intended to promote trade, investment and jobs. Companies in sectors such as financial services and the natural sciences are set to benefit particularly from this, as Swiss president Guy Parmelin and British business secretary Peter Kyle …
Swiss regulator urges banks to prepare for quantum era
2026-07-10
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is calling on banks to do more to address the risk posed by powerful quantum computers. Quantum computing could breach current cryptographic systems, putting communications, customer data and financial transactions at risk. A survey carried out between November 2025 and January 2026 among 60 financial institutions has revealed …
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