The year 2022 has provided plenty to talk about, from Russia to the Swiss National Bank and crisis-ridden Credit Suisse to the crypto market and gold. A look back at some of the most surprising and remarkable finews.com interviews of the year.
Ruth Metzler-Arnold: «Abroad, Swiss banks appear united»
When SMEs reach their limits when expanding abroad, Switzerland Global Enterprise can be a lifeline. In such cases, the organization often works together with the financial industry. However, cooperation has suffered in recent years, as SBU President Ruth Metzler-Arnold observes in an interview with finews.com.
Michel Liès: «There are no gifts from above»
The Zurich Chairman does not like comparisons with banks. Insurance companies have a longer-term approach, he says. «We are also not fanatics of uncontrolled betting,» says Michel Liès in an interview with finews.com, and reveals why he has felt a sense of belonging to Switzerland for 49 years.
André Helfenstein: «Our Reputation has Suffered Greatly»
Credit Suisse is going through one of the most difficult times in its long history. André Helfenstein tells finews.com how the head of the Swiss bank is dealing with the complicated situation and where the most leverage is currently being applied.
Ophelia Snyder: «My Mother Invests in Crypto»
Crypto expert Ophelia Snyder is not yet thirty and is at the helm of 21Shares, one of the world's best-known startups in Zug's Crypto Valley. She spoke with finews.com about co-investor Cathie Wood and early documentaries for the Discovery Channel.
Stefan Gerlach: «The Fed is driving an interest rate Ferrari»
Following a raft of decisions recently from major central banks, finews.com talked with EFG Chief Economist Stefan Gerlach about putting the puzzle pieces together.
Ronald-Peter Stoeferle: «Bitcoin and Gold Are Brothers in Spirit»
If we actually had solid fiat currencies, there would be no real investment case for bitcoin or gold. But we are in a monetary system that is anything but healthy, notes Ronald-Peter Stoeferle of Liechtenstein-based asset manager Incrementum in an interview with finews.com.
Claudio de Sanctis: «Discretion is in my DNA»
Swiss-Italian dual citizen Claudio de Sanctis may not speak German, but he nevertheless holds a key top position at Deutsche Bank. He sees Deutsche Bank as the last major bank to be consistently global, as he explains in an interview with finews.com. And he doesn't believe there have been many eras as complex and volatile as this one now.
Tommaso Corcos: «I Have Always Been Fascinated by Kennedy’s Vision»
He is arguably the most influential private banker in Italy. In an interview with finews.com, Tommaso Corcos explains for the first time what plans the Intesa Sanpaolo Group has following the completed integration of Geneva-based Bank Reyl in Switzerland, and why a picture of US astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin hangs in his office.
Lawrence Calcano: «Democratizing an Exclusive Asset Class»
Lawrence Calcano, the man who co-headed the group that took eBay public, and the CEO of iCapital talks to finews.com about responsibly democratizing alternative investments as an asset class.
