Swiss government wants UBS to increase its capital by $20 billion
In the government's sights, UBS must increase its capital base Keystone-SDA The Swiss government has approved a tightening of the...
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Moldovan Oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc Sentenced To 19 Years In Prison
CHISINAU -- A Moldovan court has sentenced oligarch and former political tycoon Vladimir Plahotniuc to 19 years in prison in...
The AI boom is responsible for 23% of U.S. imports—and an extra $200 billion for the trade deficit
When President Donald Trump returned to office last year, he framed his tariff policy as a bid to bring manufacturing...
Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa. Read More
Neuer Anlauf für Erbschaftssteuer – was heisst das für Hausbesitzer?
Die Eckpunkte dieses neuen Anlaufs für eine Erbschaftssteuer: ein Freibetrag von fünf Millionen Franken und ein Steuersatz von fünf Prozent....
Spain’s far-right Vox returns to power in Extremadura
Spain's far-right Vox party returned Wednesday to the regional government of Extremadura after reaching a deal with the conservative Popular...
Switzerland hits UBS with proposed $20bn capital increase
Federal Council sets out plans for banking reform after months of lobbying by country’s biggest lender Read More
Trump family's crypto firm sued over alleged 'extortion'
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens. Read More
