A year ago, interest rates in Switzerland moved back into positive territory. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) increased its monetary policy rate in five subsequent steps, from -0.75% in June…
Orbit36 was asked by the Swiss Banking Association to conduct an analysis over the development of the interest rates on savings accounts. In the study, we examine the nexus between…
We are excited to announce the expansion of Orbit36’s expertise in strategic transformation, treasury and risk management. Effective immediately, Orbit36 offers clients additional access to its broader network of senior…
As part of the merger between UBS and Credit Suisse and the additional measures implemented by the Swiss authorities, USD 17bn of AT1 instruments issued by Credit Suisse are written…
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) end of last week sent shock waves over the global financial system. Bank stocks in the US and Europe lost between 10% and…
In their “Dear CEO letter” from 10 January 2023, the Bank of England’s Prudential Authority (PRA) sets their supervisory priorities for 2023 in the areas i) financial resilience, ii) operational…
Im Nachgang an die Gewährung eines 4 Milliarden-Kredites durch den Bund wird die Geschäftsstrategie der Axpo in der Politik rege und kontrovers diskutiert. Eine durch den Axpo-Verwaltungsrat in Auftrag gegebene…
Last week, I was invited to attend the 25th Annual Bank Capital Management in Banking Institutions conference in London and to lead the pre-conference workshop about “vulnerabilities revealed by the…
This morning, Credit Suisse lifted the curtain and published its long awaited strategy update. Here are the main takeaways: Most importantly, Credit Suisse drastically reduces its Investment Bank and focuses…
Ahead of Credit Suisse’s long-expected strategy update, Orbit36 Vice Chairman Claude Moser is interviewed by SFR News, Switzerland’s primary public television channel. Today’s main edition of “Tagesschau” can be watched…