Insights

Swiss national bank delivers a dovish hold

At its 18 June meeting, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) left interest rates 0%.

EFG Swiss Open Gstaad 2026: Where returning champions meet rising stars

The EFG Swiss Open Gstaad returns from 11-19 July 2026, and this year’s edition promises to be exceptional, with a line-up that features three past champions, a host of rising stars, and a former Grand Slam winner.

BoE preview: rates on hold, hawkish bias intact

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is next meeting on 18 June against a background of stable inflation and weak labour markets.

Rising sun, rising rates: Bank of Japan lifts rates to 31-year high

The Bank of Japan increased interest rates to a 31-year high at its meeting in June, raising the question about how much higher rates in Japan can go.

Swiss diplomacy in a transactional world

Swiss Ambassador Monika Schmutz Kirgöz discusses the role of Swiss diplomacy in a transactional world.

Strongmen, sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz: Navigating today's new geopolitical order

In this Future Leaders edition of the Beyond the Benchmark podcast (recorded as of early June 2026), Moz Afzal speaks with Nicholas Hopton.