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Julius Bär Nominates Caroline Kuhnert and Elaine Arden to Board
The Zurich-based private bank has nominated Caroline Kuhnert and Elaine Arden for election to its board of directors at the April 2027 general meeting.
Helvetic Markets Desk · 6 Oct 2026

MacroArticle
France and Germany propose new EU trade tool to counter China
Paris and Berlin have sent a letter to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calling for fresh powers to restrict access to the single market.
Helvetic Markets Desk · 6 Oct 2026

CompaniesArticle
Banque Richelieu Switzerland Appoints Richard Albrecht as New CEO
Richard Albrecht takes over leadership of Banque Richelieu Switzerland as the French group targets asset growth from 11 billion to 15 billion euros.
Helvetic Markets Desk · 5 Oct 2026

M&AArticle
DWS Agrees to Acquire Real Estate Manager Peakside Capital Advisors
DWS is purchasing the entire share capital of Peakside Capital Advisors, expanding its alternatives business across Germany and central and eastern Europe.
Helvetic Markets Desk · 5 Oct 2026

EquitiesArticle
BMW and Volkswagen Pursue Overhauls to Revive Slumping Profitability
Both German automakers are cutting jobs and trimming complexity, but their strategies diverge significantly on details.
Helvetic Markets Desk · 4 Oct 2026