Jörg Gasser

Jörg Gasser has been CEO of the Swiss Bankers Association since 2019. Previously he was State Secretary for International Finance and has worked in other Swiss government departments and at the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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Swiss banks rigorously implementing international sanctions on Russia

This content was published on May 18, 2022 Unfounded speculation about the volume of assets under management has led to rapid but incorrect conclusions being drawn.

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'You know the first sign that you’re going to have to leave your neighbourhood? It’s when vintage clothing shops show up. Nothing is worse for a neighbourhood than poor people with style.'

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Culture

Wealth is not all: how gentrification in Zurich has led to housing shortage

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People walk in front of the main building of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) and the sculpture "The Convalescent" by Otto Charles Baenninger, in Zurich, on November 30, 2024.

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Foreign Affairs

How a top Swiss university is screening Chinese students

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Swiss Abroad

Switzerland, the promised land of coats of arms

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Swiss Abroad

How Swiss festive bad boy Schmutzli cleaned up his act

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Science

Swiss youth in vocational training seek jobs less prone to automation

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What psychological challenges have you had to overcome after leaving Switzerland?

Despite the joys of new adventures and experiences, emigrating can be huge challenge – especially psychologically. Share your experiences.

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Nov 28, 2024

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How should Switzerland relieve congestion on its motorways?

On November 24, Swiss voters will decide on a government proposal to expand the motorway network. What do you think about this?

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Oct 28, 2024

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How can we avoid AI being monopolised by powerful countries and companies?

AI has the potential to solve many of the world's problems. But the wealthiest countries and tech firms may seek to hoard these benefits.

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Nov 7, 2024

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