In light of the difficult economic situation in Europe, top executives in Switzerland are predicting that the economy will cool off in the coming months, with a strong need for action in the near future. >>
The market for financial institutions has changed fundamentally. Increasing uncertainty and collapsing margins in conventional areas of business have led financial services providers to use collateralized trading for active liquidity management and an additional source of income. >>
Over the last few years, academia and industrial practice have put strong emphasis on the effectiveness and efficiency of production and, more recently, product development. >>
Times are tough for European asset managers. Close scrutiny from regulators and clients alike is resulting in higher uncertainty and is putting pressure on profitability >>
