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The new Minister of Health faces critical challenges, including chronic overcrowding in emergency departments, a widening healthcare deficit projected at €11.4 billion by 2024, and ongoing medical desertification. Promises of reforms, such as task delegation to healthcare professionals and direct access to specialists, remain unfulfilled amid rising healthcare costs and political turmoil. Additionally, contentious issues like the Aide Médicale d'Etat scheme and a stalled bill on assisted dying complicate the landscape for healthcare reform in France.
Idorsia AG is grappling with significant financial challenges, highlighted by a 34% drop in share price to EUR 1.508, despite the recent approval of its antihypertensive drug Aprocitentan in the USA. The company is focusing on cost-cutting and launching new products to improve its financial situation, with quarterly figures due in May expected to indicate the effectiveness of this strategy. The short-term outlook for Idorsia shares remains uncertain, hinging on the company's ability to stabilize its financing in the long run.
Dutch bank ING has announced plans to stop financing oil and gas companies developing new fields, aiming for a complete phase-out by 2040. The bank will drop clients not meeting climate goals by 2026, impacting around 25 clients and €1 billion in lending. ING has already reduced its investments in the sector by 40% and is pushing 2,000 clients to reassess their sustainability efforts.
Switzerland's financial landscape is bolstered by a landmark agreement with the UK, enhancing cross-border access for wholesale financial services. The Mutual Recognition Act, signed on December 21, 2023, allows firms to operate under their home regulations, fostering investor confidence and solidifying Switzerland's status as a global banking leader. As assets under management in the Swiss fund market surpass CHF1.5 trillion, both local and foreign interest in Swiss investment opportunities continues to grow.
DKSH Holding AG, with a market cap of CHF 4.18 billion, reported a net income of CHF 111.2 million for H1 2024, despite a slight sales dip. Its dividend yield stands at 3.5%, supported by a 77% payout ratio. In contrast, EFG International AG offers a higher dividend yield of 4.82% and a net income of CHF 162.8 million, reflecting strong performance in the financial sector.
IG Group has expanded its presence in Switzerland by opening a new office in Zurich, enhancing its commitment to the Swiss financial center and catering to a sophisticated customer base. CEO Fouad Bajjali emphasized the unique offerings of IG Bank, which differentiates itself from traditional Swiss banks by focusing on customer needs and providing tailored services for both retail and institutional clients. This strategic move positions IG Bank to better serve its growing clientele in the German-speaking region, leveraging its global expertise in trading.
ING Bank is tightening its lending policies for oil and gas companies, planning to cease financing for those that do not align with net-zero goals by 2026. The new rules will impact around 50 clients, particularly targeting upstream oil and gas firms developing new fields, while also restricting project finance for new LNG export terminals after 2025. The bank's commitment to phase out upstream financing by 2040 reflects a broader trend among European banks to address climate change.
The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020, with options of a 25 or 50 basis point reduction. Market sentiment leans towards a 50 bps cut, but expectations suggest a more cautious 25 bps reduction may be likely, reflecting mixed economic signals. The upcoming FOMC meeting will also provide insights through economic projections and the dot-plot chart, influencing market reactions, particularly in Forex and U.S. equities.
Seven Swiss institutions, including UBS, BCV, and BKB, are participating in the Agorá project, which aims to explore the integration of customer deposits and central bank money into a programmable financial platform. Launched by the Bank for International Settlements and seven central banks, the project seeks to enhance the monetary system through tokenization and smart contracts. The initiative, involving 41 private financial institutions globally, is set to run until 2025.
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