Switzerland, what’s new?
Switzerland, 28/11/2025
A significant number of Swiss nationals abroad maintain bank accounts, own property or hold pension entitlements in Switzerland – strong financial and emotional ties that keep them closely connected to their roots. Naturally, they continue to monitor developments and market trends in Switzerland with keen interest. The community of Swiss nationals living abroad is experiencing […] ...
On the road with the Banque Cantonale de Genève (BCGE)
Worldwide, 26/09/2025
Interview with Nancy Garciacano, Head of Wealth Planning What advice would you give expats who want to plan their estate as carefully as possible and avoid complications for their heirs? It’s very important to: Specify your wishes as early as possible; Document your wishes in writing (will, mandate for incapacity, etc.); Seek advice from professionals […] ...
An adventurous retirement: a Swiss couple’s new home in Thailand after 75
Thailand, 26/09/2025
Today, close to 11,000 Swiss citizens live in Thailand, and about 43 per cent of them are over 65. By autumn 2025, Ruth and Wilhelm Pfister will be among them, ready to spend the rest of their retirement years in their new home country. They’re especially looking forward to sunshine, the sea, immersing themselves in […] ...
What Matters to Swiss Expats: A Conversation with the Expert
Worldwide, 18/07/2025
Did you know that Zürcher Kantonalbank remains a reliable point of contact for Swiss citizens abroad – even after emigration? Silvana Leutwiler from Zürcher Kantonalbank talks about the financial needs of the so-called “Fifth Switzerland” and the associated challenges. The focus is on personal contact, the connection to Switzerland and one’s homeland, as well as […] ...
On the road with the Banque Cantonale de Genève (BCGE)
Worldwide, 05/05/2025
Interview with Albert Gallegos, Head of Wealth Solutions Would you please introduce yourself? I am Albert Gallegos, a corporate lawyer specialising in Swiss law with a Master’s degree in international law from the University of Lausanne. I also specialise in Peruvian law and hold an MBA from HEC-UNIL Lausanne. I have been gaining experience at […] ...