SIX CEO Jos Dijsselhof tells CNNMoney Switzerland in Davos why he’s so confident about the bid to buy BME. He also discusses the challenges in getting SDX off the ground.
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Trump meeting kindles hope of trade deal with Swiss
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga Tuesday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Martin Naville, who heads the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, expressed hope that the talks will lead to progress on a free-trade agreement. While there is a lot of sympathy in the U.S. for a deal, he says, the question is one of “priority and capacity.”
SIX CEO: We are 99% sure of BME deal
SIX CEO Jos Dijsselhof tells CNNMoney Switzerland in Davos why he’s so confident about the bid to buy BME. He also discusses the challenges in getting SDX off the ground.
Trump speech “anti-Davos,” says St. Gallen University economist
U.S. President Donald Trump’s keynote address at the World Economic Forum was in “direct contradiction” to the ethos of Davos and its values, according to Markus Will, senior economist at the University of St. Gallen, who adds that Trump should be disinvited to the forum.
Teigland: Digitalization a huge chance for women to contribute to GDP
The WEF’s Global Gender Gap Report for 2020 shows that gender parity will not be reached in our lifetime, making it clear that progress is not happening fast enough. But Julie Teigland, EMEIA area managing partner at EY, paints a more positive picture. “More women are participating in the economy, just not at the same level as men,” she says. “And that’s where we need to focus.”
Do the WEF attendees even care about a manifesto?
The World Economic Forum released a manifesto laying out the universal purpose of a company in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which includes zero tolerance for corruption, respect for human rights in the entire supply chain, paying a fair share of taxes, etc. But do the WEF participants even care about it? Tanya König finds out.
Averting a climate apocalypse
Global emissions of carbon dioxide remain on course to rise above 1.5°C despite clear and present risks. How can business and government work together to accelerate the fast and far-reaching changes this goal requires? Opening remarks by Greta Thunberg, climate and environmental activist. Panelists: Rajiv Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation; Oliver Bäte, CEO of Allianz; Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, president of the Association for Indigenous Women and Peoples of Chad (AFPAT); Ma Jun, director of the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs. Moderated by Rebecca Blumenstein, deputy managing editor at The New York Times.
Shaping the future of the digital economy
A strategic review of the industries, institutions, and initiatives driving systemic change. On the Forum Agenda: How has the competitive landscape changed since a year ago? What are the key business challenges and opportunities in 2020? What should be strategic priorities in the decade ahead? Panelists: Keith Block, co-CEO at Salesforce; Dan Schulman, president and CEO at PayPal; Börje Ekholm, president and CEO at Ericsson; Lauren Woodman, CEO at NetHope. Moderated by Marissa Mayer, co-founder of Lumi Labs. Closing remarks by Derek O’Halloran, head of shaping the future of digital economy and new value creation at the World Economic Forum.
Special address by Donald J. Trump, President of the United States
Panelist: U.S. President Donald J. Trump. Chaired by Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum.
Shaping the future of financial and monetary systems
A strategic review of the industries, institutions, and initiatives driving systemic change. On the Forum Agenda: How has the competitive landscape changed since a year ago? What are the key business challenges and opportunities in 2020? What should be the strategic priorities in the decade ahead? Panelists: Michael Corbat, CEO of Citi; Mario Greco, CEO of Zurich Insurance Group; Jin Keyu, professor of economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science; Jeremy Allaire, founder and CEO of Circle. Moderated by Katherine Garrett-Cox, CEO of Gulf International Bank (UK). Closing remarks by Matthew Blake, head of Shaping the Future of Financial and Monetary Systems, World Economic Forum.
Forging a sustainable path toward a common future
Carbon emissions from fossil fuels hit a record high in 2019—yet another sign that we are betraying future generations who will increasingly need to adapt to a warmer and more volatile world. How can the passion of today’s youth activism inspire positive change in behavior that respects the needs and rights of future citizens? Panelists: Greta Thunberg, climate and environmental activist; Autumn Peltier, chief water commissioner of the Anishinabek Nation; Natasha Mwansa, executive director at Natasha Mwansa Foundation; Salvador Gómez-Colón, founder of Light & Hope for Puerto Rico. Moderated by Edward Felsenthal, editor in chief and CEO at Time.
IMF cuts global growth forecast
Your latest news highlights from WEF20: The IMF revises its global growth forecasts; EC President Ursula von der Leyen meets the Swiss Federal Council; Oxfam report highlights stark wealth inequalities.
