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Analysis: Credit Suisse collapse threatens Switzerland’s wealth management crown

 The fall of Credit Suisse has dealt a serious blow to Switzerland’s credentials as the world’s leading wealth management centre, experts warn, calling into question its reputation for stability, regulation and corporate governance. Battered by years of scandals and losses, Credit Suisse had been fighting a crisis of confidence for months, before its demise was sealed […]

Business Finance World

First Republic shares fall as Yellen says not considering ‘blanket insurance’ on bank deposits

 A “bull case” scenario for the shares of beleaguered First Republic Bank as it considers its options became more difficult on Wednesday after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said there is no discussion on insurance for all bank deposits without approval from the U.S. Congress. First Republic, whose shares have lost much of their value since the […]

Finance World

Citigroup CEO declares ‘this is not a credit crisis’ after U.S. bank failures

 Citigroup Inc CEO Jane Fraser on Wednesday expressed confidence in U.S. banks after a series of closures rattled investors and fueled turmoil in global financial markets. “The banking system is pretty sound,” and large and regional banks are well-capitalized, Fraser told the Economic Club of Washington D.C. on Wednesday. “This is not a credit crisis. This […]

Technology World

TikTok CEO to face tough questions amid calls for U.S. ban

 TikTok’s chief executive will face tough questions on Thursday from lawmakers who are convinced the Chinese-owned short video app should be barred for being a potential national security threat to the United States. CEO Shou Zi Chew’s testimony before Congress will also cap a week of actions by the Chinese company aimed at convincing Americans […]