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Critics argue that Thomas Jordan, head of the National Bank, failed to support Credit Suisse adequately during its crisis, opting for a passive approach that left the federal government to handle a CHF 9 billion forced sale. Meanwhile, Axel Lehmann, the last Chairman of CS, defends his tenure, attributing the bank's decline to his predecessors and facing potential legal challenges. Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter is praised for her decisive actions post-crisis, but questions remain about the implications of a state-backed UBS and the regulatory failures of FINMA under Marlene Amstad.
U.S. markets are set to open lower as a potential government shutdown looms, following the House's rejection of President-elect Trump's funding plan. Futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones fell, while FedEx shares surged 9% after exceeding profit expectations. In Europe, major indices declined, and Japan's inflation data exceeded forecasts, impacting the yen's value.
Asian shares showed mixed results as markets awaited U.S. personal spending data. Japan's core inflation rose to 2.7% year-on-year, prompting the dollar to strengthen against the yen. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields fluctuated amid mixed economic reports, with the S&P 500 still on track for a strong year despite recent market struggles.
Birkenstock Holding plc, operating through Birkenstock Group B.V. & Co. KG, is a global brand known for its unisex footbed products, including popular silhouettes like Madrid, Arizona, and Gizeh. The company boasts a vertically integrated manufacturing base, producing all insoles in Germany and assembling most products there, while also utilizing other EU countries for manufacturing. Birkenstock effectively engages consumers through its direct-to-consumer channel and facilitates brand access via its business-to-business channel.
Birkenstock Holding plc, through its subsidiary Birkenstock Group B.V. & Co. KG, is a global brand known for its unisex footbed-based products, including popular silhouettes like Madrid, Arizona, and Gizeh. The company boasts a vertically integrated manufacturing process, producing its proprietary footbeds in Germany while assembling most products domestically and in the EU. It effectively manages its distribution through both business-to-business and direct-to-consumer channels, ensuring broad accessibility to its full product range.
Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, has requested a federal judge to dismiss his criminal charges following a Fifth Circuit Appeals Court ruling that deemed sanctions against the platform's smart contracts unlawful. Storm argues that the court's opinion undermines the charges of conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, asserting that the smart contracts are not property of any foreign entity and cannot be sanctioned. He also contends that Tornado Cash is not a financial institution, further challenging the charges of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and money laundering conspiracy.
IG Holdings experienced a positive share price increase of 0.60%, reaching EUR 11.74 on December 19, 2024, with a market capitalization of EUR 4.2 billion. The company reported a net profit of EUR 307.7 million and a P/E ratio of 9.84 for the year, prompting analysts to recommend urgent action for shareholders.
Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) is poised for a critical ruling from a Russian court regarding a multi-billion dollar legal dispute, impacting its status as the largest western bank in Russia. The bank's shares closed at EUR 19.56 on December 19, reflecting a 0.64% decline, despite a positive monthly performance of 7.14%. With a market capitalization of EUR 6.4 billion and a dividend of EUR 1.25 for 2024, RBI remains a significant player in the European banking sector.
The Bavarian regulator has mandated Worldcoin to enhance its privacy measures following an investigation into its biometric data practices. Worldcoin must implement a GDPR-compliant data deletion process within one month and obtain explicit user consent for certain data processing activities. The investigation, which began in April 2023, revealed issues with the collection of iris-derived biometric data used for creating unique digital identities.
Germany's Free Democratic Party (FDP) is prioritizing Bitcoin and crypto policy ahead of the February parliamentary elections, advocating for a strategic Bitcoin reserve within the European Central Bank and the German Bundesbank. Their election manifesto emphasizes modernizing financial regulations to support FinTech innovations while ensuring competitiveness with European standards. The FDP also calls for a digital euro that respects user privacy and remains voluntary, reflecting a balanced approach to embracing digital assets alongside traditional monetary practices.
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