Contents

5. EDITORIAL by Marc Bürki

8. SCANS Economic survey

16. THE CRYPTO GAZETTE

18. INTERVIEW Can the stock market rally last?

20. PORTRAIT Selina, the global hostel

26. BANKING The stress test in question

30. DOSSIER: Biometrics is here to stay

36. Infographic: The main biometrics systems

38. On the brink of legality

40. 7 companies that know who you are

48. Biometrics: A foolproof security system?

52. ENERGY Offshore wind power blows hot and cold

58. A BRAND, A STORY Canadair, the flying boat

60. PORTRAIT Swatch keeps up appearances

66. SWISS STARTUPS IN THIS EDITION

72. AUTO Testdrive: Volkswagen ID. Buzz

74. TRAVEL Corsica: The secret natural pools on the Isle of Beauty

78. BOUTIQUE

80. A LOOK INSIDE THE LAB Fast charging lithium-ion batteries

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The magazine is produced in three languages and covers the whole of Switzerland. It is an ideal complement to the information available on the web, featuring in-depth articles and cutting-edge analysis on every sector of the economy. It covers a broad spectrum of views, including financial experts, leading figures from politics and industry as well as analysts, allowing readers to form a sound opinion prior to making an investment online.

The magazine has four main sections, including interviews with leading players from the economy, expert advice on sectors, products and analysis, a consumer section incorporating lifestyle and leisure and finally a section dedicated to helping Swissquote users make the most of their platform each day.

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