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Hot topics: reflections on the Point Zero Forum and Swiss Fintech Week
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (595+ words) As the weather hotted up in Zurich last week, so too did the debate, with the Point Zero Forum coinciding with the first Swiss Fintech Week. Both formats highlighted the dynamic interplay of the financial industry, technology and regulation. Looking…...
New collaborative platform to help combat fraud
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (181+ words) The SBA and SIX work with the Swiss banks on effective payment fraud prevention and contribute to collaboration across industries with insights from the financial sector. Those involved play a key role in ensuring that digital payment systems are secure…...
Marcel Rohner steps down as Chairman of Board of Directors, Giorgio Pradelli elected as successor - Press releases - Media & Politics - Swiss Banking
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (641+ words) Marcel Rohner steps down as Chairman of Board of Directors, Giorgio Pradelli elected as successor Schweizerische Bankiervereinigung - Marcel Rohner steps down as Chairman of Board of Directors, Giorgio Pradelli elected as successor Marcel Rohner has decided to step down as…...
The Digital Financial Architecture in Transition: AI, Digital Currencies, Infrastructure, and Trust
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (513+ words) Each year, the Digital Finance Day brings pressing questions around technology, innovation, and regulation in Swiss banking into the spotlight. The accompanying blog series has explored these discussions in greater depth, provided context, and carried them forward. A concluding conversation…...
Switzerland's top 100 Digital Shapers: Richard Hess on responsibility, trust and why digital innovation is all about teamwork
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (279+ words) Digital Shapers 2026 celebrates the top 100 people driving the digital transformation in Swiss business and society. These are forward thinkers who spot relevant developments early and get actively involved in them. Richard, you have been singled out as one of Switzerland's…...
A cool format with depth
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (164+ words) Combining an analytical approach with journalistic precision and a passion for conversation that comes through loud and clear, financial journalist Carolin Roth presents the German-language version of our The River podcast. I've been reporting on the Swiss financial sector for…...
A high-impact publicity campaign
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (489+ words) News - Media & Politics'Schweizerische Bankiervereinigung A high-impact publicity campaign Given the flood of information on the geopolitical and economic environment, public opinion is being pulled along by the undertow. "The River" sheds light on the role banks play and is helping…...
Behind the voices: the making of a podcast
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (34+ words) News - Media & Politics'Schweizerische Bankiervereinigung From initial idea to release, every episode of our "The River" podcast involves a lot of teamwork behind the scenes....
Swiss Banking Outlook: upbeat forecasts supported by Switzerland's advantages
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (354+ words) The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) has published the update to its Swiss Banking Outlook. Based on a survey of financial market experts from member institutions, it provides consensus forecasts for the Swiss economy and the banking business and paints a…...
The "Swissness" factor: why Swiss banks remain resilient
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (411+ words) In dialogue on economic outlooks and the role of Swissness for banks: Nina Michel and Martin Hess. For the current Swiss Banking Outlook Update, the Economic Policy team surveyed leading economists and financial market experts from member banks. They assessed…...