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Banks Between Ambition and Reality: Why New-Client Onboarding Has Become a Strategic Risk

Photo Jacqueline Wilde © Kyndryl Alps By Jacqueline Wild, Vice President and General Manager of Kyndryl Alps Every year, banks around the world invest billions to acquire new clients. Yet many prospects fail at the very first formal step in the client relationship: onboarding. According to studies¹, acquiring new customers is roughly five times more [.....]

Federalism and Workplace Safety

Federalism and Workplace Safety

By André Bonetti, Workplace Safety Specialist Drawing on my experience supporting Romandie-based companies, particularly in the construction sector,…

Five Business Models the Market Still Underestimates

By  Christophe Delvaux The diagnosis is now widely shared: volume growth alone is no longer…

Family Businesses: The Anatomy of an Advantage You Can’t Buy

Family businesses outperform their listed peers over the long term, weather cycles better and create…

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ADA 2026: From Efficacy to Treatment Adherence

ADA 2026: From Efficacy to Treatment Adherence

At the American Diabetes Association (ADA) scientific sessions, the focus has shifted from treatment efficacy to long-term patient adherence, as obesity and diabetes therapies enter a new phase.

Professional networking: how to choose the circles that will help you move forward

Photo: Monique Delarze © Delarze Marketing et Communication By Monique Delarze – Delarze Marketing et Communication Here is the corrected version: Entrepreneurs’ clubs, executive circles,…

At David Lloyd Country Club Geneva, padel becomes the new signature sport

Padel’s rise shows no sign of slowing. In French-speaking Switzerland, David Lloyd Country Club Geneva and David Lloyd Veigy stand out with premium facilities, a…

Trust, the Asset That Never Appears on the Balance Sheet

By Anthony Lebrun In the vocabulary of senior executives, terms are often surgical in their precision: EBITDA, discounted cash flow, leverage ratios. And yet the…

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Photo: Renaud Cusenier © Agence Papatango By Arnaud Roland Driven by a vision in which chic aesthetics become a concrete engine of growth, the Geneva-based agency PAPATANGO is restoring branding to its rightful place. By combining timeless elegance with analytical discipline, it positions itself as the architect of renewal for businesses. A vision signed PAPATANGO Founded by Renaud Cusenier, Jérôme Bessard and Laure-Anne Graf, the Geneva agency presents itself as a young organisation with mature experience. Renaud Cusenier, creative director, brings twenty-five years of practice within leading organisations, including Airbus, Areva, Citroën, Honda, SIG, Banque Populaire and Banque Cantonale Vaudoise — credentials that reflect the profile of a professional fully versed in the demands of major brands. PAPATANGO gives SMEs...

Tesla and Robotaxis: The New Value Chain of Mobility

Autonomous driving is emerging as one of the most promising applications of artificial intelligence, at the crossroads of software, data, sensors and robotics. For investors, the key question is no longer just who builds the best electric car, but who controls the platforms, data and technologies that can scale autonomous mobility.

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…

AI: growth without jobs?

AI: growth without jobs?

By Michel Saugné, CIO, La Financière de l’Echiquier With GDP growth revised higher to 3.8% at an annualised…

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 Birgitte Olsen, investment manager for companies at Bellevue Asset Management After several challenging years, European small caps are regaining momentum. The recovery, which began to take shape in 2025, strengthened throughout 2026, marking a potential turning point for an asset class that has long ranked among the most profitable segments of the European equity market. The structural growth drivers remain intact The recent period of underperformance relative to large caps has led many investors to underestimate this segment. Yet the underlying fundamentals paint a very different picture. Today, many European small caps are at the forefront of some of the most powerful structural trends shaping the global economy. Electrification, AI infrastructure, energy efficiency, industrial automation and reshoring are creating...

Testing the Limits: SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI and the New Ceiling for Capital

Photo: Serge Nussbaumer © Maverix Securities By Serge Nussbaumer, Head of Public…

CARF: the crypto equivalent of CRS

The OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) is the first coordinated glob…

Healthcare: Solid Fundamentals Overshadowed by the Tech Rebound

Healthcare combines defensive qualities with solid fundamentals, while AI and M&…

Central Banks Confront Oil at $100

By “The Globe” Eurizon Asset Management. The conflict in the Middle East and the…
Photo: Pascal Billard © Palace Le Meurice When a new face arrives at Le Meurice Palace, the discreet world of Parisian hospitality takes notice. A butterfly effect that could shape the Palace of tomorrow, just as it helped establish the one of yesterday in 1835. Appointed general manager, Frenchman Pascal Billard arrives at a pivotal moment as the bicentenary approaches. A date with history. What roadmap and what challenges lie ahead to preserve its standing? A wide-angle look with this leading hospitality specialist. By Sabah Kaddouri You recently took over as general manager of Le Meurice Palace, succeeding eighteen years under Franka Holtmann, the most French of Germans. What was your first decisive move? Pascal Billard: My first decision was...

Meltem Özbek, a portrait of a Turkey seeking stature in the fashion world

Photo Meltem Özbek © A heavyweight in the textile mass market, and also in the b…

Succeed in pushing yourself further through mental coaching

Photo: Romain Vicat © They are no longer the preserve of top athletes. Mental co…

Art market and Switzerland’s appeal: a closer look with artist Leloluce

Photos © Leloluce By Sabah Kaddouri The curtain falls on Art Genève, where 81 in…

Interview with Joël Marmy: “Digitalisation is also driving a huge wave of innovation and...

Joël Marmy, Managing Director for French-speaking Switzerland, Hoval Switzerland…
Delfim Santos: the Quiet Power of Simple Greatness

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 Santos has been at the helm as general manager.…

Sophie Vann Guillon — Leading with Heart

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. Sophie Vann Guillon, CEO of the Valmont Group, embodies…

Marc Landert: Running a five-star hotel at 33

Photos © Marc Landert By Sylvie Macquet Nothing in his background seemed to point him toward hospitality. Yet Marc Landert, a seasoned manager, knew how…

Benoît Greindl – Entrepreneurship as the driving force of a new world

Photos © Benoît Greindl By Sylvie Macquet After many rewarding years as an entrepreneur, Benoît Greindl wanted to give greater meaning to his work. If…

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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