Zurich (ots) - Swissmem has been in favour of the bilateral approach from the outset. The common understanding relating to the Bilaterals III was already a good basis; further improvements were achieved in the negotiations. At first glance, the important agreement appears advantageous for Switzerland. Swissmem will now analyse the result and expects to give an ...
Lugano/Zurich (ots) - Cornèr Group, Europe's first banking group, has launched Visa Commercial Pay (VCP) for mobile devices. This innovative solution allows companies to use virtual cards not only online, but also on smartphones and smartwatches. The ...
Zurich (ots) - The Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) is currently not making any headway. In the first half of 2024 - and compared with the prior-year period - sales were down 5.1%, order intake declined by 3.3% and goods exports were 4.5% lower. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the industry is at a very low level in most European markets; ...
Zurich (ots) - After a breather, the Swiss franc has appreciated again sharply against the euro since mid-July. The temporary strength of the Swiss currency had already had a major impact on Switzerland's technology sector (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) at the end of last year. This renewed exacerbation has come at a ...
Zurich (ots) - More than 1,000 leaders from industry, politics and science accepted the invitation to the Swissmem Industry Day at Kursaal Bern. On this key occasion for the Swiss tech industry, Swissmem President Martin Hirzel called for a return to a pragmatic economic policy in order to address the formation of ...
Zurich (ots) - The association of the Swiss technology industry is pleased at the Swiss electorate's clear approval of the Electricity Act. It will make a key contribution to a secure, environmentally friendly and economically viable electricity supply, and the companies in the technology industry are counting on it. Swissmem supports the rapid expansion of all CO2-free electricity-generation technologies. However, ...
Zurich (ots) - The business situation in the Swiss tech industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) remains challenging. In the first quarter of 2024, goods exports declined by 8.5%, sales by 5.4% and new orders by 2.3% compared with the same quarter of the previous year. However, there are now more and more signs that the bottom of the downturn will be reached this year. ...
Zurich (ots/PRNewswire) - - On behalf of its client Matter Labs, Sygnum is investing USD 50m into Fidelity's Institutional Liquidity Fund (ILF) - Sygnum generates on-chain representation by issuing security tokens that act as secure and transparent "Proof-of-Reserves" for Matter Labs' treasury reserves - Represents first step in Matter Labs' long-term strategy to move ...
Zurich (ots) - The Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors) had a challenging year in 2023. Compared with 2022, new orders received were down by 8.4%, exports by 2.6%, and sales by 0.8%. The generally good order backlog from the previous year prevented a more serious fall in sales. The further course of business ...
Zurich (ots) - Following significant progress in the exploratory discussions, the Federal Council today adopted its position for negotiations with the EU. The time is ripe for securing and further developing the success of the bilateral approach: Swissmem supports the Bilaterals III negotiating package. The association for the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related ...
Zurich (ots/PRNewswire) - Sygnum today announces a major addition to its institutional crypto sector indices product portfolio – the Sygnum Crypto Multisector Index Linked Certificate (ILC). - The first institutional Crypto Multisector Index combines key crypto sectors into a single portfolio to conveniently enable broad, liquid access to the digital asset megatrend ...
Takeda Pharma Vertrieb GmbH & Co. KG
Zurich (ots/PRNewswire) - - TAKHZYRO® is the First Routine Prevention Treatment of HAE Approved in the EU for Patients Under the Age of Six. - The therapeutical indication for TAKHZYRO® has been extended to patients aged 2 years and older.1 - Offers a New Preventative Treatment Option for young HAE patients with ...
Zurich (ots) - The downturn in the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors) that began in the first half of 2023 has intensified in the third quarter of the year. Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, new orders fell by 10.5%, goods exports by 5.5% and sales by 1.5% in the third quarter of 2023. The sometimes very low figures for the global Purchasing ...
Zurich (ots) - Swissmem welcomes today's decisions by the Federal Council: The completion of the exploratory discussions with the EU and the agreement to draft the negotiating position are key milestones in securing the success of the bilateral approach. The Federal Council did not allow itself to get distracted by disruptive actions. The task now is to translate the progress made into successful negotiations in 2024. ...
Zurich, Stockholm and London (ots/PRNewswire) - Sygnum, the world's first digital asset bank, today announces an innovative new private debt asset token with Float, a Stockholm-based Capital-as-a-Service company. Fasanara Capital, one of Europe's largest credit funds in fintech, is acting as senior lender. - New asset token offering gives clients direct access to a ...
European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Zurich (ots/PRNewswire) - The Organising Committee of the EAACI International Severe Asthma Forum (ISAF) is pleased to announce the upcoming ISAF Hybrid 2023 event, scheduled to take place in the historic city of Rome from October 05 to October 07, 2023. This event will unite global experts and emerging professionals to address the challenges of severe asthma and ...
Zurich (ots/PRNewswire) - - If Approved, Lanadelumab Will be the First Long-Term Prophylactic Treatment of HAE Available in the EU for Patients Under the Age of Six. - Positive Opinion Based on Pivotal Study SHP643-301, Evaluating the Safety Profile and Pharmacokinetics (PK) of Lanadelumab, in Combination with ...
Zurich (ots) - The Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors) experienced a downturn in the first six months of 2023, with new orders falling by 9.6% overall compared to the same period last year. New orders declined significantly more in the second quarter than in the first (-14.3 % compared to -4.8%). First-half exports also fell, by 1.1%, while sales languished at ...