Swiss conveyor technology manufacturer increases earnings
Schindler increased revenue and profits in local currencies in the first quarter of 2025. The margin on operating profit also increased year-on-year. For the year as a whole, the global…
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Zurich housing protection initiative increases value at risk for real estate portfolios
The planned cantonal housing protection initiative in Zurich could substantially change the business model of institutional investors. An early risk analysis creates clarity and room for maneuver.
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New AI agents to increase efficiency in real estate consulting
PriceHubble is expanding its offering with three specialized artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Companion, Copilot and Analyst are designed to help financial and real estate professionals improve customer loyalty and increase…
Sustainable products drive earnings stability in the building materials industry
Holcim kept its sales stable year-on-year at around CHF 5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Recurring operating profit increased by 1.7 percent in local currencies. The Zug-based building…
Digital financial services grow with platform models
The fintech companies homie and arvy are strengthening Hypothekarbank Lenzburg's banking-as-a-service business. Homie uses Hypothekarbank's solutions for rental deposit accounts. Arvy uses them for digital asset management services.
PropTech start-up develops AI solution for property
Nestermind AG has secured further funding. The PropTech start-up specialises in artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions for automation in the real estate industry. The funds will be used for the further…
Development of asking rents varies
The development of asking rents varied from canton to canton in April. The monthly comparison ranges from an increase of 2.1 per cent in Glarus to a decrease of 1.7…
Real estate monitoring 2025
Despite increasing construction activity, the housing shortage in Switzerland remains. Rising prices, bottlenecks in the rental segment and a clear focus on replacements and conversions will characterise the market in…
Economy under pressure, how crisis-proof is Switzerland?
A new KOF study analyzes the resilience of the Swiss economy to geopolitical risks and trade conflicts. Switzerland shows resilience, but is particularly vulnerable to global tensions, with potential consequences…
Refinancing ensures stability and scope for investment
Implenia has successfully placed a fixed-rate non-subordinated bond totalling CHF 220 million on the Swiss capital market. The bond has a term of four years and an interest rate of…
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Focus on Switzerland’s economic resilience
High-ranking representatives from the worlds of politics, science and business met at the economic panel discussion at the UBS Center in Zurich to assess the current situation. In the midst…
City takes over site in Oerlikon
ABB has finalised the sale of a development site to the city of Zurich. The more than 25,000 square metre site in Zurich Oerlikon will be used for commercial purposes…
More transparency, more clarity in tenancy law
By amending the Ordinance on the Rent and Lease of Residential and Commercial Premises, the Federal Council is creating more transparency for new tenancies. From October 2025, it will be…
Lucerne responds to tax pressure with a billion-euro package
The OECD minimum taxation puts Switzerland's location policy to the test. The canton of Lucerne is particularly affected. In order to prevent the impending loss of companies, jobs and investments,…
Basel property market under pressure
The Basel region is facing a challenging development on the housing market. Demand remains high, while supply is stagnating, with consequences for purchase prices and rents. Experts at the Immo…
Direct investment as a driver of growth
Switzerland is one of the leading countries of origin and destination for direct investment. This strengthens the competitiveness of the economy and brings technological innovations and capital into the country.…
Canton of Lucerne plans investments in living and business location
The canton of Lucerne assumes that the OECD minimum taxation will make the location less attractive. It wants to counteract this with 300 million francs annually from 2026. The investments…