Americas· Business · 5 sources · Jul 24, 2026StoryVontobel Posts Record H1 Profit 87%Vontobel posted a record first-half profit of CHF216 million, up 87% year-on-year as revenue rose about 24% to CHF852 million and the cost-income ratio improved to 67.9% with ROE at 16.9%, supported by solid client activity. Assets under management climbed 5% to CHF252.2 billion, with net new money of CHF2.5 billion amid outflows linked to Raiffeisen’s Futura mandate and Quality Growth strategies, while the firm expanded in the US with a Los Angeles office and announced a Düsseldorf branch to open later in the year; Private Clients and Structured Solutions drove inflows and growth across regions amid ongoing AI-related headwinds.Business· Jul 24, 2026CommentShareWrite a comment…
Americas· Reporting · 1 source · Mar 6, 2026StoryTrump Hands Marco Rubio Yet Another TaskSecretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday a new regional initiative aimed at strengthening security cooperation across the Americas. President Donald Trump’s administration is expanding its security partnerships…Reporting· Mar 6, 2026CommentShareWrite a comment…
Americas· Opinion · 1 source · Feb 17, 2025StoryGAVIN WAX And EDUARDO RIVERO: Trump Is Already Cleaning Up America’s Back YardFor the last four years, the U.S. has allowed Central and South American countries to send drug money and illegal migrants to the U.S while aligning with China’s Belt and Road initiative. President Trump has said enough…Opinion· Feb 17, 2025CommentShareWrite a comment…