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Digitization drives the cloud computing industry

Global spending on public cloud computing infrastructure and services is expected to grow from $229 billion to nearly $500 billion by 2023. As for public cloud end-user spending, it will grow globally by 18% by this 2021. Read More

Advantages and disadvantages of Blockchain

Blockchain technology has been presented as a disruptive technology that offers, mainly, security levels never seen before, necessary, and desired not only by the IT or finance industry but, in general, for any type of Industry, which makes it an incredibly versatile technology. Read More

E-commerce, the undisputed winner of 2020

In 2020, one of the undisputed winners was the E-commerce sector, driven by the restrictive measures applied in all countries of the world, which promoted the closure of physical establishments to reduce waves of contagion. Read More

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BBVA in Switzerland annual report: 2020

The healthcare industry: a source of investment opportunities

Currently, healthcare industries account for between 10% and 15% of global GDP in advanced economies, a percentage that is expected to increase in the coming decades. Read More

BBVA in Switzerland launches its cryptoasset offering to the market

It is a pleasure to communicate with all our clients and stakeholders in order to announce the market launch of the new cryptoasset offering. This innovative offering will complement our investment offering available in traditional financial assets for Private Banking clients.     Starting next Monday, June 21, 2021,… Read More

Investing in medical technologies is investing in the future

Investments drive technology and this is important in the healthcare industry not only for the development of novel tools, but also for the benefits they bring hand in hand, such as increasing access to healthcare or increasing people's life expectancy and quality of life. Read More

Advantages and disadvantages of investing in medical cannabis

Is investing in medical cannabis a good idea? Let's explore some of the pros and cons of investing in medical cannabis, so you can decide if it's the right option for you. Read More

The advantages that the increase in cybersecurity has brought and what is to come

Network security continues to gain importance in all industries after experiencing an increase in cybercrime. That is why here we bring you the benefits of a good cybersecurity plan for companies and users. Read More

The potential of the veganism industry

Veganism has gained special relevance during the last few years; global sales of vegetable meat increased 24% in 2020, reaching 4.2 billion dollars. Meanwhile, sales of plant-based milks grew 4% and reached 16.9 billion dollars. Read More

Advantages and disadvantages of 3D printing

Mass production presents a variety of challenges for society in the 21st century, both in terms of the relationship with the well-being of the environment and with the sustainability of the supply chain in relation to the demands of consumers: the world's population is growing every day and, with it, their needs for products and services. Read More

The rise of the synthetic meat industry

Global sales of plant-based meat increased 24% in 2020 reaching $4.2 billion. One factor that could influence such an upturn is that 25% of Americans between 25 and 34 years old claim to be vegetarians or vegans. Read More

BBVA in Switzerland improves its electronic banking, including a trading module

After more than a year of testing, BBVA in Switzerland launches today, June 7, a new e-banking system, more modern, intuitive and complete. One of the main features of the new e-banking is the incorporation of a new trading module, where the clients will be able to trade stocks, ETFs and mutual funds. This is a first in the Swiss banking industry.  Another great innovation in the Swiss banking industry and probably worldwide is the addition of the new module for trading cryptocurrencies, which will be available to all customers from June 21. Read More

Benefits of shared mobility for the environment

Shared mobility offers multiple benefits for both the environment and day-to-day urban life, and is emerging as an investment trend for the future. Read More

Scam alert: a campaign of malicious messages and calls impersonating BBVA has been detected.

A campaign of malicious messages distributed via SMS or digital instant messaging channels (Smishing) has recently been detected. The messages impersonate BBVA and inform the recipients that there has been some anomaly or suspicious attempt to access their accounts, cards or other banking products, asking them to “verify” certain data through a link shown in the message. Read More

Advantages of technology as a way to facilitate tourism

Applying technological advances to developing industries has achieved a boost in them. The use of mobile phones, the internet of things, voice assistants and augmented reality are just some of the new technologies that have been adapted to this industry. What are the benefits it brings to the industry? Read More

The importance of emotions in the world of investment

Traditional theories of finance tend to see people as rational beings who try to maximize utility and have perfect information. But are we humans like that? The answer is not. Sometimes we humans are rational, but at other times we are guided by our emotions or look for shortcuts, given our inability to process all available information. Read More

Did you know that your pet can make you a lot of money?

One key to the pet care industry is that it remains stable even in times of crisis; that is, if a pet gets sick, it will be taken care of in the best possible way, regardless of the economic situation. Read More

Understanding the socially responsible investing

It's no secret that socially responsible investing now occupies centre stage amongst investors and asset managers. How can we implement socially responsible investing processes? Read More

Is gold a good safe heaven?

El primer activo en el que pesamos para proteger nuestro patrimonio, cuando la economía se encuentra en recesión y los bancos centrales inundan de liquidez los mercados, suele ser el oro. Read More

Discover the 10 keys to good health

According to medical experts, the key to good health lies in a balanced life, with appropriate eating habits, sufficient rest, and regular exercise to counteract the sedentary lifestyle so prevalent in modern societies. Read More

Main types of energy storage

Our world is in a transition from fossil fuels to renewable and clean energies, so an improvement in electrical energy storage is of vital importance to support these technologies. Read More

Advantages and disadvantages of cloud storage

In 2020, the cloud storage market grew by $30 billion and, with a solid 10% annual increase, it is one of the main current investment trends. We tell you about its advantages and disadvantages in this article. Read More

World Environment Day

5th June is World Environment Day. A day on which the United Nations reminds us of the need to protect the environment. This year the slogan is “Beat plastic pollution” along with “Remember, if you can’t reuse it, refuse it”.  At BBVA Switzerland, we have put this slogan into practice and introduced new office habits. Read More

The 3D printing industry, a growing sector

Although it still sounds novel today, the truth is that the 3D printing industry has been developing for some time and is apparently reaching a certain boom period in the wake of the pandemic. Read More

The energy storage revolution

Lithium batteries are predicted to be the future of storage since this element has a high electrochemical potential and can accumulate large amounts of energy. Read More

Increase of spectators in eSports tournaments around the world

The video game industry continues to rise and hand in hand, the popularity of eSports follows the same path. Read More

Clean energy industry grows

Expected investments for 2030 are around one trillion dollars; however, lower installation costs indicate that future investments could be higher than expected. Read More

Advantages and disadvantages of Fintech companies

Financial technology companies or Fintech, for its acronym in English, are entities dedicated to providing the full range of financial services usually offered by traditional banking, only with the differentiator that technology is used to make these services more efficient and accessible products. Read More