LLB Switzerland has expanded its presence by opening a new branch in St.Gallen, located at St.Leonhard-Strasse 49. The team includes three experienced advisors: Jonas Niggli, overseeing corporate clients; Maria Colicchio, leading private banking; and Marco Giannotta, a senior advisor for corporate clients. This move marks a significant step in LLB's strategic growth.
Gold reached a record high of USD 2,670/oz on September 24, driven by geopolitical concerns and a declining US dollar. CIO has upgraded its year-end target to USD 2,750/oz and mid-2025 target to USD 2,850/oz, emphasizing gold's long-term hedging benefits and recommending a 5% allocation in diversified portfolios. Despite signs of slowing Chinese demand, underlying interest remains strong, particularly with increasing ETF demand as uncertainty rises ahead of the US elections.
Regula Berger will relocate to Basel as the new Group CEO of Basler Kantonalbank, taking over from Basil Heeb next year. Although she has been with BKB since 2018, she has maintained her residence in Zurich. The move aligns with the unwritten rule for heads of cantonal banks to pay taxes in their respective cantons.
The ECB revoked Banque Havilland's banking license in Luxembourg, prompting the search for buyers for its subsidiaries. Andbank has withdrawn its interest in the Monaco branch, while a consortium of private individuals, including Martin Gilbert, is set to acquire it, pending regulatory approval. Meanwhile, the Liechtenstein subsidiary faces liquidation, with EFG International emerging as a potential buyer.
The ECB's banking supervisory authority revoked Banque Havilland's license in Luxembourg, prompting the search for buyers for its subsidiaries in Monaco and Vaduz/Zurich. Andbank backed out of acquiring the Monaco unit after due diligence, while a consortium of private individuals, including industry heavyweight Martin Gilbert, is set to take over, pending regulatory approval. In Vaduz, EFG International appears to be the frontrunner for an asset deal following the self-liquidation of the Liechtenstein subsidiary.
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is expected to lower its key policy rate further, with analysts predicting a cut to 0.75 percent by December. The bank's recent communication indicates a proactive stance on managing inflation and the strengthening franc, while also preparing markets for additional rate reductions in the coming months.
The Swiss franc is expected to remain slightly above the 0.95 mark against the euro in the coming weeks, influenced by recent trends in the dollar-franc and euro-franc exchange rates. The dollar's recent weakness, due to Fed interest rate cuts, has strengthened the franc against the euro, but a potential dollar rebound may lead to the franc losing some ground against the euro.
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has lowered its key interest rate to 1%, marking the third consecutive cut of 25 basis points. The SNB's unusually clear guidance indicates that further cuts may be necessary due to significant disinflationary trends and a strong Swiss franc, which has contributed to lower inflation rates. Another reduction is anticipated in December, followed by another in March.
Washington H. Soul Pattinson's key holding, Brickworks, reported a four-year statutory loss of $119 million, primarily due to challenges in its building products division and property asset devaluations. Despite these setbacks, rising rents in its industrial properties present a potential growth area, suggesting a cautious hold for investors.Brickworks is currently under-rented by about 40%, and addressing this gap could lead to significant future gains. Investors are advised to hold these stocks for stable returns, particularly during market volatility, as they offer a resilient addition to a long-term portfolio.
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The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has fined five firms, including Ernst & Young (EY), for failing to comply with audit committee communication rules. EY faces a $45,000 penalty, while Accell Audit & Compliance will pay $40,000, and Crowe MacKay and Grant Thornton are each fined $30,000. This enforcement action is part of the PCAOB's ongoing efforts to ensure adherence to reporting requirements, with a total of 17 firms sanctioned since July 2023.
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