Zürich (ots) - Slight increase in research and development investment / small pharmaceutical manufacturers growing faster, but still lag behind on the profit stakes / service offerings growing in significance - move towards direct patient contact Times are getting tougher for big pharma. Last year, the world's 10 ...
Zürich (ots) - In the fourth quarter of 2012, the Swiss M&A market experienced upward momentum compared to the prior quarter. With 165 announced M&A transactions, the number of deals in the fourth quarter increased by over 16 percent. Disclosed deal volume rose by approximately 86 percent. For the full year 2012, 606 transactions with an approximate disclosed deal ...
Zürich (ots) - Although Swiss retail banks generate relatively high value added compared to their European neighbors, they too will come under pressure. Banks wishing to maintain their profitability will need to make numerous adjustments to their business model. This is the conclusion of the study "Retail Banking ...
Zurich (ots) - As of 30 June 2012, the audit and advisory firm Ernst & Young Switzerland had increased its fee income by 4.4 percent to CHF 532.9 million. To ensure that it remains on course for growth, Ernst & Young continues to invest in new jobs and in education and training for its employees. Ernst & Young ...
Zürich (ots) - New regulations and compliance requirements are taking a financial toll on hedge funds, with the cost of doing business continually on the rise. As the Ernst & Young Global Hedge Fund Survey 2012 shows, investors are doubtful that the more stringent regulations will be of any benefit. When it comes ...
Zürich (ots) - Ernst & Young Switzerland strengthens its management team. Markus Schweizer and Marcel Stalder were elected to the Management Committee of the audit and advisory firm as of July 1, 2012. ZURICH, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 - Markus Schweizer and Marcel Stalder, the new members of the Management Committee, both occupy leading positions in the Advisory Services division. The appointments underline the increasing ...
Zürich (ots) - Ernst & Young Study: Changing demands of online consumers Traditional market segmentation no longer applies / 85% of social media users do not consider companies social media savvy / Of the global population with internet access, 62% buy online ZURICH, 11 JUNE 2012 - The majority of consumer goods companies are failing to respond adequately to their ...
Zürich (ots) - Banks and insurance companies are taking drastic measures to improve cost efficiency. According to the Cost Efficiency Survey carried out by the professional services firm Ernst & Young, financial institutions in Switzerland intend to cut costs considerably, with distribution channels also affected. Private banks are particularly hard hit by the ...
Zürich (ots) - M&A Quarterly Switzerland Q1 / Capital Confidence Barometer / Financial Services M&A Breakfast While the number of transactions in Switzerland remained constant in Q1 2012, deal volume increased significantly to CHF 71b. The increase in deal volume is mainly attributable to one of the largest transactions in Swiss M&A history, the announced merger between commodities trading company Glencore International ...
Zürich (ots) - Swiss and European governments to ensure that R&D is converted into new businesses, new products and additional jobs Switzerland quite well positioned / However, no R&D grants available to innovative companies / Tax loss carry forward limitation period should be abolished / Harmonization of IP box regime throughout Switzerland would be advisable. ...
Zuerich (ots) - In the fourth quarter of 2011, Swiss M&A market activity remained strong, showing a significant rise in disclosed deal volume compared to the previous quarter on a slightly lower number of transactions, contributing to a solid ...
Zürich (ots) - Swiss banks are looking to the future with less optimism than a year ago. Despite turbulent financial markets, the majority of organizations still believe that there are good prospects for the future, however, according to Ernst & Young's Bank Barometer 2012. Euphoria about current developments in banking secrecy, withholding tax and tax transparency has evaporated somewhat compared to the prior year. ...
Zürich (ots) - As of 30 June 2011, the audit and advisory firm Ernst & Young Switzerland had increased its fee income for the 2010/11 financial year by 0.6 percent to CHF 510.3 million. To ensure that it remains on course for growth, Ernst & Young invests about 10 percent of its fee income in education and training ...
Zürich (ots) - Only around half of private individuals believe that life insurance companies will be able to meet their guarantee commitments over the long term. Yet full insurance solutions with guarantees are in great demand in the occupational pension plan sector, with small companies often relying on this model. There is a need for the insurance industry to act ...
Zürich (ots) - Swiss M&A activity relatively stable in Q3 2011 In the third quarter of 2011, the Swiss M&A market remained stable in terms of the number of M&A transactions but showed a drop in disclosed deal volume compared to the previous quarter, ...