Switzerland introduces a new beneficial ownership transparency regime affecting companies and private trusts, requiring clearer control documentation and compliance readiness. 1. Background On 26 September 2025, the Swiss Federal Parliament approved the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (the “Transparency Act”). The Act is expected to come…

Updating AI Driving Productivity Gains and Enhanced Innovation Capability Expected Productivity ImprovementsMost respondents anticipate that companies’ productivity will increase over the next five years due to the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI): 68% foresee an increase, and 27% expect significant growth. Only 5% of respondents believe there will be no change, and no one predicts…