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Corporate tax avoidance – the pendulum swings back

Corporate tax avoidance – the pendulum swings back

  Corporate tax avoidance has been a common and growing phenomenon these last few years. The OECD estimates that governments worldwide are missing out on anything between four and ten percent of globa... »

LafargeHolcim – Acquisition 6 for 2019

LafargeHolcim – Acquisition 6 for 2019

  LafargeHolcim continues its expansion course – 6 acquisitions so far in 2019 – by taking over the Romanian company Somaco. Somaco is a leading manufacturer in Eastern Europe of precast concrete... »

Novartis AGM Question: Executive Compensation Levels

Novartis AGM Question: Executive Compensation Levels

    Question: If Novartis is decreasing in size as a company by 20% to 30% due to the Alcon spin-off will the executive salaries be decreasing by the same amount?   Answer from Mr. Rein... »

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7 April: US tariffs continue to smother Swiss stock market.

7 April: US tariffs continue to smother Swiss stock market.

Credit Suisse – the rot within – part 1

Credit Suisse – the rot within – part 1

Top companies in Switzerland – greatest opportunities for advancement

Top companies in Switzerland – greatest opportunities for advancement

Credit Suisse Bonus’ – Because we’re worth it!

Credit Suisse Bonus’ – Because we’re worth it!