Matthew Allen

Expertise: Business, Finance, Economics. Initials: mag

When not covering fintech, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, banks and trade, swissinfo.ch's business correspondent can be found playing cricket on various grounds in Switzerland - including the frozen lake of St Moritz. 

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The companies behind ChatGPT and Claude have arrived in Zurich

How US heavyweights can help grow the Swiss AI sector

This content was published on Dec 10, 2024 The arrival of AI firms, OpenAI and Anthropic, raises hopes that Switzerland has the firepower to forge a prominent role in the industry.

Switzerland faces competition to attract mobile wealth

Switzerland jostles to attract mobile millionaires

This content was published on Dec 3, 2024 Hundreds of wealthy foreigners expected to escape unfavourable taxes and regime with move to Switzerland.

Most Swiss homes are rented from landlords

Swiss tenancy wars: is perpetual conflict the answer?

This content was published on Nov 27, 2024 Why are Swiss landlords and tenants always at odds and does this constant antagonism do either side any good?

How a Swiss-led global network fosters greater access to AI

This content was published on Nov 7, 2024 Switzerland is spearheading a global initiative to promote equal access to AI, regardless of a country’s economic strength or political power.

Swiss nerves jangle after Trump victory

This content was published on Nov 6, 2024 Donald Trump's US presidential victory divides opinion in Switzerland, sparking uncertainty and unease.

Universities must defend themselves against espionage

How Swiss universities combat espionage from high-risk nations  

This content was published on Nov 1, 2024 Worsening geopolitical tensions are forcing Swiss universities to reconcile global cooperation with a growing list of tougher sanctions.

The Alps supercomputer in Switzerland is the world's sixth most powerful machine.

Swiss Alps supercomputer to leverage AI for science

This content was published on Oct 3, 2024 Switzerland's new supercomputer, Alps, will provide science projects with the muscle to harness the potential of AI.

Artificial intelligence is expected to have a big impact on people's lives.

How intelligent are safeguards against AI abuse?

This content was published on Sep 10, 2024 Switzerland supports the Council of Europe AI Convention but has yet to sign.

Swiss residents hold a number of passports

Meet the foreigners who make up a quarter of the Swiss population

This content was published on Sep 6, 2024 Who are the foreign nationals who make up 27% of Switzerland's population?

Wage hikes: Swiss unions and employers have radically different expectations

This content was published on Aug 20, 2024 Swiss trade unions are demanding up to 5% wage hikes to offset inflation.

Explainer: how stock market plunges impact Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 7, 2024 Global economic uncertainty heaps further pressure on the Swiss franc.

Swiss coffee trader in Guatemala: corrupt or victim of corruption?

This content was published on Jul 9, 2024 Swiss citizen Ulrich Gurtner is being framed by corrupt prosecutors, his supporters claim.

How Switzerland is trying to defeat extreme weather events

This content was published on Jun 24, 2024 Nature is proving a more powerful and unpredictable force than concrete flood protection measures.

National flags represent delegates at the Ukraine peace conference.

Ukraine peace summit failed to meet ‘fairytale’ expectations

This content was published on Jun 17, 2024 The Bürgenstock peace summit highlighted divisions between the West and the Global South.

Swiss summit kick-starts Ukraine peace process

This content was published on Jun 14, 2024 The Bürgenstock summit is just the first step of a long process to bring about peace in Ukraine.

Should Swiss women emulate fighter pilot’s success?

This content was published on Jun 7, 2024 Switzerland’s sole female fighter aircraft pilot, Fanny Chollet, could be an inspiration for other women.

Switzerland navigates own course through inflation maze

This content was published on May 10, 2024 Predicting interest rates is complicated by different countries facing unique inflation pressures.

Why the Swiss are donating more organs for transplant

This content was published on May 2, 2024 An increase in Swiss organ donation has less to do with public sentiment than improved procedures.

Switzerland and frozen Russian assets: where do things stand?

This content was published on Apr 23, 2024 As the world's largest wealth manager, Switzerland finds itself in the spotlight over frozen Russian assets.