Urban Cruiser

Between elegance and comfort, Luca Faloni frees men from the suit, from New York to Zurich

Photo © Luca Faloni Premium menswear brands have their leading lights too — ask around and you’ll see. When the conversation turns to men’s fashion, gentlemen are often looking for timelessness rather than trends, and for comfort without sacrificing style. And how do you maintain good taste when you’re in demand across every time zone? [.....]

The Paradox of Success

The Paradox of Success

A company’s growth is the stated goal of every ambitious business. It proves that the…

Medicines with an on/off switch

Dr Millicent Dockerill, trained in chemistry at the University of Edinburgh and formerly at AstraZeneca,…

Japan’s central bank is poised to raise interest rates

Photo Joël Le Saux © Eurizon The Japanese equity market is entering a new monetary…

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PISA warning sign

PISA warning sign

By Enguerrand Artaz, Strategist, La Financière de l’Échiquier (LFDE) The first results from the latest PISA survey, which measures 15-year-olds’ ability to apply what they have learned in reading, mathematics and science, caused a…

Elliot Hewitt and Fundamental Analysis: Putting Macroeconomics at the Heart of Online Trading

Photo © Elliot Hewitt In online trading, technical analysis occupies a major place. Charts, patterns, trends, support and resistance levels make up the common language…

Bon appétit! | The best gastronomic experiences for a high-end back-to-school season

Photo: Le Jardin © Hotel de Russie Rome Paris, Geneva, Rome: the Trinity interpreted on the plate. Let’s decide that September will be a gentle…

Less Noise, More Insight: How LinkedIn’s AI Is Transforming Your Feed

By Marjorie Hayoz For an executive, time is a precious resource. In a nonstop stream of digital information, separating signal from noise has become a genuine…

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Photo: Sandra Lathion © As an independent board director serving on several boards in Switzerland, Sandra Lathion offers a rare perspective on a subject that is often underestimated: directors’ compensation. From the inside, she describes a mandate in which commitment, legal responsibility and the sheer volume of work call for a clear contract — and recognition that matches the role. Her testimony reveals what the numbers do not show: behind every strategic decision lie hours of analysis, risks taken on and a demand for lucidity that deserves to be fully valued. There is something in the way Sandra Lathion talks about boards that stands apart from the usual script. No posturing, no corporate jargon. What motivates her to serve, she...

2027 Forecasts Remain Broadly Stable

Bond spreads remain relatively tight, particularly in Investment Grade markets, while Nordic high yield continues to offer investors a notably wider spread than Europe and the United States.

The new China bet

The new China bet

China’s economic model has shifted decisively since 2020, with technology, industrial policy and structural reform now at the…

Workplace health is no longer just an HR issue: it has become a strategic priority for every organisation. In a professional environment that is changing rapidly, both physical and mental health now s…

By Camilla Papaleo, Product Manager of the Genomics and Healthcare Innovators UCITS ETF at VanEck Amazon, OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and NVIDIA are mentioned to illustrate developments in artificial intelligence and the life sciences. These companies are not held by the VanEck Genomics and Healthcare Innovators UCITS ETF as of the date of writing. References to specific companies do not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. The most consequential recent shift in the life sciences may not be a drug approval, a clinical trial readout or a regulatory milestone. It is more structural in nature: artificial intelligence is no longer just another software tool in researchers’ hands. It is increasingly becoming part of the research...

Gas alarm in Europe

Photo Alexix Bienvenu © LFDE By Alexis Bienvenu, Portfolio Manager, La Financièr…

Swiss SMEs are seriously underestimating cyber risk: basic protections and insurance coverage still fall...

Thanks to AI, cyberattacks are becoming faster and can be deployed at greater sc…

Nvidia Tops Expectations Again, Underlining Its Pricing Power

Photo Serge Nussbaumer © Maverix By Serge Nussbaumer, Head of Public Solutions a…

Bond Markets at the Crossroads of AI and Public Debt

Rising sovereign yields, surging AI-related issuance and mounting pressure on go…
Photo © Groupe Connextivity Based in Saint-Prex, in the canton of Vaud, Conextivity Group has been designing and manufacturing high-performance connectors, cabling and electronic solutions since its origins under the Fischer Connectors brand — ensuring the transmission of power and data in demanding environments such as the medical, defence and industrial sectors. In less than ten years, the third generation of this family-owned business has transformed a purely industrial activity into a cutting-edge technological platform spanning the entire connectivity value chain, from micromechanics to the Internet of Things, through its new entity Wearin’, while strengthening the group’s industrial capabilities and doubling its workforce, which now stands at 800 employees worldwide. Sabrina and Jonathan Brossard, respectively chair of the board of...

‘Rome is Transforming’: Exclusive Interview with Rome’s Iconic Mayor Roberto Gualtieri

Roberto Gualtieri, mayor of Rome since 2021, outlines an ambitious overhaul of t…

Interview with Ivan Haro: “I believe the path to success lies in a subtle...

Photo ©  PRO Ivan HARO, Chief Executive Officer of PRO, a human-centered co…

One Day, One Chef: Guillaume Dehecq of Comptoir des Fables sits down to talk...

Photo © Comptoir des Fables A distinctly Parisian table that takes us travelling…

Interview with Gregory Feret: “Romandy SMEs Are at a Critical Crossroads”

Photo Gregory Feret © Gregory Feret, President of Silicom A seasoned entrepreneu…
Laurence Jobin: staying true to herself

Laurence Jobin: staying true to herself

Photo © L. Jobin No plan. No childhood dream. No predefined path. And yet Laurence Jobin, born into a third-generation farming estate in a family of four daughters, is now president of Femmes PME…

Charlotte d’Aulnois: freedom as an inheritance

Charlotte d’Aulnois: freedom as an inheritance

Photo © GenerativeHumanae At first glance, Charlotte d’Aulnois has the quiet confidence of someone who has lived several lives. A charismatic presence, a direct gaze, an energy that seems to flow naturally. Yet behind…

Sandrine Thibaud: The weight of what flew away

Sandrine Thibaud’s journey, from Cameroon to Geneva, tells the story of a woman shaped by loss, resilience and reinvention. Founder of Fullord, she turned a…

Delfim Santos: the Quiet Power of Simple Greatness

In the tranquil glow of Lake Neuchâtel, along shores where sky, water and stone reflections intertwine, stands the prestigious BeauRivage Hotel. Since June 2022, Delfim…

Sophie Vann Guillon — Leading with Heart

Photo: S. Vann Guillon © She does not simply run a company; she orchestrates a vision. She does not just sell creams; she distils emotions.…

Switzerland is growing. But is it growing up?

Switzerland is growing. But is it growing up?

Between demographic pressure, housing strain and the erosion of social bonds, Switzerland is questioning its ability to remain a coherent community. Switzerland is approaching a symbolic threshold. According to the reference scenario published by…

Recruiting the best candidates without offering the highest salaries: the new reality of 2026

By Saholy Rabetsitonta Introduction At the outset, salaries have always been the main driver for attracting top profiles. Today,this equation has become more complex because of…

Recruiting the best candidates without offering the highest salaries: the new reality of 2026

By Saholy Rabetsitonta Introduction Basically, salaries have always been the main driver for attracting top profiles. Today,this equation has become more complex because of budget pressure…

Recruitment outsourcing / the recruitment value chain: the end of a model, the start of a strategic role?

By Saholy Rabetsitonta Introduction Against a backdrop of shifts in the labour market, corporate caution on hiring and the growing number of recruitment players in…

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