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BERNE, 01-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As in the previous year, Swisscom has come out on top as the leading Swiss Managed Security Service Provider in 2016 in the Security Vendor Benchmark published by the independent Experton Group. Swisscom ranked among the … Read the full press release →

Company reaches maximum score in Climate Disclosure Leadership Index MUNICH, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN has received top scores for transparency and measures in fighting climate change and once more holds a top position in the key global climate protection … Read the full press release →

Disaster risks are increasing but insurance hasn’t kept pace: the estimated USD 1.3 trillion gap between insured and total losses remains stubbornly large, hampering a country’s ability to recover Governments are uniquely exposed as they typically shoulder the cost of … Read the full press release →

Total economic losses from disaster events reached USD 37 billion in H1 2015 Insured losses from disaster events were USD 16.5 billion in H1 2015 Natural catastrophe-related insurance claims were USD 12.9 billion in the first six months of the … Read the full press release →

Strong Group net income of USD 1.4 billion and ROE of 16.1%, driven by profitability across all Business Units and strong investment results Property & Casualty Reinsurance net income of USD 808 million and ROE of 22.7%, reflecting sound underwriting … Read the full press release →

BERNE, 16-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Swisscom is Switzerland’s leading provider of managed security services, according to an independent study conducted by the Experton Group. The analysts at the ICT consulting firm evaluated 153 security providers as part of the study. … Read the full press release →

PARIS, 8-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain has provided the first level of the Eiffel Tower in Paris with a floor made of anti-skid glass tiles. Located 57 meters above the ground, this space offers visitors a double attraction: a fabulous view … Read the full press release →

Credit Suisse Group 3Q13 results reflect resilient Private Banking & Wealth Management profitability, strong Equities revenues and continued progress on cost and capital, mitigating the impact of reduced Fixed Income client activity 3Q13 results: – Underlying*: Core pre-tax income of … Read the full press release →

Zurich and Basel, Switzerland, 15-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — One in seven Swiss students has already tried to enhance his or her performance with prescription medication or drugs. Besides psychostimulants like Ritalin, students also consume sedatives, alcohol or cannabis. These substances are mostly … Read the full press release →

– 2Q13 Core pre-tax income of CHF 1,534 million, up 38% from 2Q12, net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 1,045 million and return on equity of 10% – 6M13 Core pre-tax income of CHF 3,356 million, up 192% from … Read the full press release →

The UBS consumption indicator moved sideways in June. The first half of the year was weak for registrations of new cars. Zurich/Basel, 20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The UBS consumption indicator remained stable for the most part in June at 1.44 index … Read the full press release →

UBS agrees to pay approximately CHF 1.4 billion1 in fines and disgorgement to US, UK and Swiss authorities to resolve LIBOR-related investigations. As part of a proposed agreement with the US Department of Justice (DoJ), UBS Securities Japan Co. Ltd. (UBSSJ) … Read the full press release →

Monetary policy assessment of 13 December 2012 Berne, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is leaving the minimum exchange rate of CHF 1.20 per euro unchanged. The Swiss franc is still high. An appreciation of the Swiss franc would … Read the full press release →

12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has approved the co-operation arrangements between the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA and the EU securities regulators for the supervision of alternative investment funds, including hedge funds, private equity … Read the full press release →

Brussels, 7-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Innovation is a key driver of economic growth and jobs. The Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2012, published today, provides a comparative assessment of how European regions perform with regard to innovation. The report covers 190 regions across the … Read the full press release →