Operation Choke Point 2.0 is an alleged initiative by the Biden administration aimed at restricting crypto firms' access to banking services, drawing parallels to a previous program under Obama. Critics argue that regulatory actions from agencies like the SEC and FDIC have pressured banks to sever ties with the crypto industry, despite official denials of the program's existence. Trump has pledged to dismantle this initiative if re-elected, echoing his previous efforts to end the original Operation Choke Point.
Huber has been elected as the new Chairman of the Graubünden Cantonal Bank (GKB) for the term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029. Currently the Chairman of Raiffeisen Switzerland, he will succeed Peter Fanconi, who is stepping down early amid scrutiny over GKB's lending practices but will remain in his role until June 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.
Heinz Huber, CEO of Raiffeisen Switzerland, will resign unexpectedly on December 31, 2024, to become Chairman of Graubündner Kantonalbank (GKB) in July 2025. Christian Poerschke will serve as interim CEO during the transition, as the bank seeks both internal and external successors. Huber's tenure at Raiffeisen saw significant growth despite challenges, including a scandal that impacted the bank's reputation.
Peter A. Fanconi will remain president of Graubündner Kantonalbank until June 2025, after which Heinz Huber will take over as chairman starting July 2025. Huber, currently CEO of Raiffeisen Switzerland, succeeds Fanconi amid scrutiny related to a controversial credit concession involving an Austrian real estate group.
Heinz Huber's unexpected departure as CEO of Raiffeisen Switzerland follows a successful tenure marked by significant growth, including a rise in group profit from CHF 835 million to CHF 1.39 billion. Despite expanding its client base amid Credit Suisse's decline, the bank faced setbacks in digital services, notably with a delayed app launch. Huber will take over as President of Graubünden Kantonalbank, succeeding Peter Fanconi amid scrutiny over a controversial loan.
Heinz Huber, CEO of Raiffeisen since January 2019, will leave the bank at the end of the year to become Chairman of Graubünden Kantonalbank in July 2025, succeeding Peter Fanconi, who is stepping down amid scrutiny over a controversial loan. Christian Poerschke will serve as interim CEO of Raiffeisen during this transition.
Huber has been elected as the new Chairman of GKB, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029, following his tenure as Chairman of the Executive Board of Raiffeisen Switzerland since 2019. He replaces Peter Fanconi, who will step down early amid scrutiny over GKB's lending practices but will remain in his role until June 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.
Heinz Huber, CEO of Raiffeisen Switzerland, will resign unexpectedly to become Chairman of Graubündner Kantonalbank (GKB) in July 2025. Christian Poerschke will serve as interim CEO starting January 1, 2025, as the bank seeks both internal and external successors. Huber's tenure at Raiffeisen saw significant growth despite challenges, including a scandal that impacted the bank's reputation.
Raiffeisen banking group faces significant risks due to its Russian operations and loans to René Benko's SIGNA, with potential total losses threatening its stability. The European Central Bank is closely monitoring the situation, fearing a chain reaction that could impact regional banks. Sanctions from the US and the possibility of Russian nationalization further complicate the bank's future, as it struggles to transfer trapped profits from its Russian subsidiary.
Donald Trump’s transition team is considering consolidating or eliminating key banking regulators, which could create a more favorable environment for the cryptocurrency market. This potential reform includes merging the FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens that some view as stifling innovation. As Trump prepares to appoint a new FDIC leader amid criticism of current oversight practices, the crypto sector is rallying behind pro-crypto candidates, marking a significant shift in regulatory dynamics that could enhance operational efficiency and investor confidence.
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