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Mastercard and PayInit AG join forces to bring interoperable, global P2P payments to Switzerland
New initiative marks a step toward more open and interoperable P2P payment services in the Swiss market. Swiss issuers and payment providers can offer the service while keeping the customer relationship at the center. Mastercard capabilities will help extend Swiss P2P payments beyond local boundaries, supporting broader reach, scale and ease of use.
Jailed HK activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion | BBC News
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison under Beijing's sweeping National Security Law (NSL).
30 Years of HELP.CH: Swiss Web Pioneer in the Age of AI Search
Zurich – HELP.CH has been online since 1 September 1996 and is celebrating its 30th anniversary today. Operated by HELP Media AG, the Swiss information and business network now comprises more than 200 specialised portals, around 2,500 domains and over one million company and organisation profiles. After three decades of traditional web and search technology, the network is increasingly focusing on information discovery through artificial intelligence.
SoftwareOne delivers growth of 11.6% & an adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 4.5 percentage points to 24.9% in H1 2026
SoftwareOne Holding AG, a leading global software and cloud solutions provider, delivered strong like-for-like revenue growth of 11.6% at constant currency and adjusted EBITDA margin of 24.9% in H1 2026. In Q2 2026, adjusted EBITDA margin expansion further accelerated and ended at 28.9% on a like-for-like basis. During the second quarter of 2026, the company achieved CHF 100 million run-rate cost synergies reaching the top end of the announced target and identified additional synergy opportunities of approximately CHF 5-10 million, expected to be realized in H2 2026. Integration is now substantially completed, with the company’s focus shifting fully to commercial execution and customer value creation. As part of this next phase, the Executive Board has been expanded to bring leadership closer to customers, partners and markets.
Barry Callebaut appoints Thomas Gaengler as Chief Operating Officer, effective September 1, 2026
Zurich – The Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Gaengler as Chief Operating Officer and member of the Executive Committee, effective September 1, 2026 succeeding Clemens Woehrle.
100 Years of American Airlines: Adler, Blitz and “THE Flagship” new in the Swiss trademark register of the IGE
American Airlines has registered three new word/image marks with historical references in Switzerland. The registrations were published on August 18, 2026, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the US airline. As part of the ongoing processing and linking of public register data in the HELP.CH network, the three registrations were combined and editorially evaluated.
Basilea reports strong 2026 half-year results and raises full-year guidance; fosmanogepix phase 3 program on track
Allschwil - Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd, Allschwil (SIX: BSLN), a commercial-stage biopharma company committed to meeting the needs of patients with severe bacterial and fungal infections, announced today its results for the first half year 2026.
The Bell Food Group posts the best half-year result in its history – the strategy proves its worth
Net revenue adjusted for foreign exchange and acquisition effects grew by CHF 47 million to CHF 2.4 billion, resulting in organic growth of 1.9 percent.
Taking a closer look at materials for hydrogen processing
To produce and use green hydrogen more efficiently, better materials are needed – such as robust membranes made of special ceramics that can absorb and conduct protons. An international research team led by Empa aims to shed light on the fundamentals of proton transport in such materials using new methods. The project is supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) as part of the External Lead Agency program.
Decline in New Company Formations in the Swiss Commercial Register in July 2026
Zurich – The summer holiday period is making itself felt in the Swiss Commercial Register. In July 2026, the number of new company formations, deletions and amendments all declined compared with the previous month. A total of 4'838 new registrations were recorded. At the same time, 3’245 companies were deleted and 20'657 commercial register amendments were registered.
Hero strengthens Board of Directors with two experienced FMCG leaders
Lenzburg - The Hero Group is strengthening its Board of Directors with the appointment of two highly experienced FMCG leaders, reinforcing the company’s ambition to deliver its Hero 2035 strategy and accelerate its growth in better snacking.
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