SDX Expands Institutional Crypto Services with DLT Finance Partnership

SDX, the SIX Digital Exchange, has announced its expansion of institutional cryptocurrency services through a partnership with DLT Finance, a licensed trading and brokerage firm. SDX will continue to act as the custodian and staking provider, while DLT Finance’s subsidiary, DLT Securities, will serve as the counterparty for brokerage and trading. This collaboration strengthens SDX […]

Changes to Child Benefit: What Parents and Guardians Need to Know

Important Updates and Changes to Your Child BenefitAs a parent or guardian receiving Child Benefit, it is crucial to stay informed about recent updates and changes that may impact your entitlement. Notify HMRC promptly of any changes in your child’s circumstances to ensure uninterrupted benefit payments.Several circumstances can affect your eligibility for Child Benefit, including: […]

LGT Wealth Management Appoints Siobhan Archer as Global Stewardship Lead

LGT Wealth Management, a UK firm that is part of Liechtenstein’s LGT, has appointed Siobhan Archer as global stewardship lead. In her new role, Archer will be responsible for driving LGT’s global stewardship initiatives and implementing voting, engagement activities, and policy advocacy. She will work closely with LGT Group’s management teams across the UK, EMEA, […]

Proposed Salary Increase Sparks Debate in Hessian Parliament

The Green Party in the German state of Hesse has caused controversy by revealing confidential discussions about proposed increases in allowances for leading parliamentarians. This revelation has strained the existing coalition between the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Greens, with some suggesting a potential “coalition break”. The discussions revolved around a “Democracy Package” that […]

LGT Wealth Management Appoints Siobhan Archer as Global Stewardship Lead

LGT Wealth Management, a UK firm that is part of Liechtenstein’s LGT, has appointed Siobhan Archer as global stewardship lead. In her new role, Archer will be responsible for driving LGT’s global stewardship initiatives and implementing voting, engagement activities, and policy advocacy. She will work closely with LGT Group’s management teams across the UK, EMEA, […]

Pando Asset Names Coinbase as Custodian and Bank of New York Mellon as Administrator for Spot Bitcoin ETF

Pando Asset, a Swiss asset management company, has filed an application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The proposed trust, called the Pando Asset Spot Bitcoin Trust, aims to track the price performance of BTC and bring virtual assets into the traditional financial ecosystem. If approved, […]

Pando Asset Names Coinbase as Custodian and Bank of New York Mellon as Administrator for Spot Bitcoin ETF

Pando Asset, a Swiss asset management company, has filed an application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The proposed trust, called the Pando Asset Spot Bitcoin Trust, aims to track the price performance of BTC and bring virtual assets into the traditional financial ecosystem. If approved, […]

Wirecard Trial: Former Executives Braun and Bellenhaus Face Off in Court

In the high-security courtroom of the Munich District Court, the Wirecard trial is underway. This trial involves two prominent defendants, Oliver Bellenhaus and Markus Braun, who spend their days in court while being held in pretrial detention at the Munich-Stadelheim prison. The courtroom itself is located five meters underground and is reminiscent of a multipurpose […]

Wirecard Trial: Former Executives Face Off in Landmark Fraud Case

In the high-security courtroom of the Munich District Court, the Wirecard trial is underway. This trial involves two prominent defendants, Oliver Bellenhaus and Markus Braun, who spend their days in the courtroom, separated by just a few meters. Bellenhaus, once a close employee of Braun, is now a key witness for the prosecution. The trial […]

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger’s Close Friendship with Swiss Banker

Henry Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State, shared a close friendship with Robert Holzach, a prominent figure in the Swiss banking industry. Holzach, who held positions as the chairman and later the president of the Swiss Bank Corporation (now UBS), deeply impressed Kissinger with his unwavering commitment to democracy and integrity within the business […]