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Nestlé's stock market struggles are affecting pension fund investors, as the company is a key component in many pillar 3a products, including UBS's Vitainvest and ZKB's Frankly range. These funds, heavily influenced by the Swiss Market Index, face challenges due to the uncertain outlook for major index players like Nestlé, Novartis, and Roche. Björn Eberhardt from Luzerner Kantonalbank warns that investors in index products may not see significant price gains under these conditions.
Vokinger's research reveals a troubling disparity in cancer drug pricing, highlighting that new treatments often come with exorbitant costs despite limited benefits. The pharmaceutical industry faces scrutiny as calls for greater transparency and price adjustments based on therapeutic effectiveness grow, amid concerns that rising medicine costs may hinder patient access.
Thomas Harnischberg, CEO of KPT, advocates for halving the number of hospitals and reducing health insurers to six or eight to combat rising premiums and costs in Switzerland's healthcare system. He emphasizes the need for better coordination among hospitals and warns that competition is essential for innovation, while also noting a concerning trend of increasing demands for medical services from both the elderly and younger populations.
UBS has upgraded Sensirion's rating from "sell" to "buy," raising the price target from CHF 68 to CHF 84. The analyst notes positive signs of an end to destocking and anticipates growth in the high-margin medical technology division by 2025, while the industrial division is already seeing improved demand for air purifiers in early 2024.
UBS faces trial alongside two co-defendants in a money laundering appeal linked to the Bulgarian mafia, following its acquisition of Credit Suisse. The Federal Criminal Court rejected UBS's argument that the merger should end the proceedings, emphasizing that it inherited all legal responsibilities. Credit Suisse had previously been fined for failing to monitor its banking relationships with the Banev clan, leading to a conviction for aggravated money laundering.
On September 20, 2024, the Federal Councillor for Finance, alongside colleagues from Energy and Home Affairs, unveiled the key elements of a budget reduction program. This initiative follows a report from a group of experts aimed at restoring balance to public finances amid rising financing needs in the coming years.
Luzerner Kantonalbank is facing declining share prices, prompting the bank to engage more actively with institutional investors to clarify its business model. Despite some progress, the bank's leadership acknowledges that significant challenges remain, particularly amid broader market pressures affecting regional banks. Options to bolster the share price include potential share buybacks and an increased dividend, although the latter's long-term impact is debated.
Health insurance premiums in Switzerland are set to rise by an average of 6% in 2025, reaching CHF 378.70 monthly, with increases varying from 1.5% to 10.5% by canton. The rise is attributed to escalating healthcare costs, inflation, and an aging population. The most affected residents will be in Ticino, Glarus, and Jura, while Basel-City will see the smallest increase.
Health insurance premiums in Switzerland will rise by an average of 6% in 2025, with Ticino facing the highest increase at 10.5%. This surge is driven by escalating healthcare costs due to new treatments, an aging population, and inflation, prompting calls for cost containment measures from Parliament. Insurers' reserves have declined to 7.3 billion francs, reflecting a loss of 1.9 billion francs in the insurance business amid rising expenses.
LLB Switzerland has expanded its teams in Zurich, St. Gallen, and Winterthur, hiring nine new advisors to support its growth strategy. Key appointments include Thomas Knechtli as Regional Head of Corporate Clients in Zurich and Jonas Niggli as Head of Corporate Clients in St. Gallen. The new hires, primarily from UBS and other banks, coincide with the opening of new offices in Zurich and St. Gallen.
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