Investment manager Partners Group has raised about $450 million for a direct lending fund as demand for private debt surges amid a hunt for higher-yielding assets. With the initial commitments, including leverage, the fund will have that amount to invest so far, but has the potential to grow as it
To raise awareness of the problem, Switzerland has formed a global alliance on missing persons. Hundreds of thousands of people have gone missing as a result of wars or natural disasters around the world.Argentina and Norway have already joined the party, which was revealed on
In the mythology of private banking, Banque Pictet & Cie SA stands apart. Over the course of more than two centuries, the Swiss institution has discreetly tended to the assets of the very rich, led by a small crop of partners who form the most exclusive men-only club
The ride-hailing giants are lagging behind low levels of electric vehicle use in the U.S. Can they hope to meet aggressive climate goals? When Curt Kinder bought a new electric Chevy Bolt three years ago, he wanted an excuse to drive it as often as possible.
When Switzerland celebrates its national day, people all over the world get busy brunching, lunching, and setting off fireworks. But why is it celebrated on August 1st, and what does it honor? Here's what you need to hear about it.The date of August 1st, 1291,
The chemistries of nanomaterials can be tweaked to alter how plants respond to fungal pathogens. Most, if not all, of the produce in your kitchen is likely to be infected with fungi. Inoa, wheat, potatoes, and maize are among the world's food staples that are under
Nestle SA is introducing a plant-based milk brand to compete with Danone’s Alpro and Oatly AB in the growing market for dairy substitutes. The pea-based milk alternative, called Wunda, will be available in France, the Netherlands and Portugal in the coming weeks, the Swiss maker of Nespresso coffee and Purina pet food said
Human rights and industry groups have urged the Swiss government to assist in the protection of journalists around the world. Reporters Without Borders Switzerland and the syndicom trade union urged the Swiss government to seek the appointment of a special UN rapporteur on journalist protection.The right
The trains will ply a regional line between Buxtehude, outside Hamburg, and the beach town of Cuxhaven. The first hydrogen-powered passenger trains built by Alstom SA are set to debut in Germany and establish a toehold for the technology in Europe. After a lengthy trial period on a 123-kilometer (76-mile) track in Lower Saxony, Germany,
