Dear EPFL Alumni,
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We warmly invite you to our conference "UBS-Credit Suisse and The Future of Swiss Banking" on June 1st at 18:30, taking place at the Warwick Hotel in Geneva. This event, co-organized by the Geneva alumni chapters of EPFL and IMD, in partnership with Alpian, will delve into the implications of the UBS-Credit Suisse merger on the future of Swiss banking. This emergency merger, despite preventing a potential banking meltdown, has positioned Switzerland to rely heavily on a singular, substantial financial institution. The uncertainty surrounding the success of this mega-merger remains high. As Prof. Arturo Bris, a renowned finance professor at IMD Business School, rightly points out, "One of the most established facts in academic research is that bank mergers hardly ever work.”
We will begin the conference with Prof. Bris, who will provide his insights on the pros and cons of the limited options available at the time of the merger, drawing very interesting comparison to other examples of “bank distress”, as well as its potential future implications. Following this, Mr. Schuyler Weiss, Chief Executive Officer at Alpian, will discuss the role of innovation in the Swiss financial system, and share his vision for Alpian as a pioneering force in Swiss digital private banking. Please join us as we explore these complexities, discuss the future of Swiss banking, and envision a resilient financial system.
Warm regards,
Your EPFL Geneva Alumni network
Program
18:30 Welcome
18:45 « UBS-Credit Suisse: The Future of Swiss Banking », Prof. Arturo Bris, Professor of Finance at IMD Business School and Director of the IMD World Competitiveness Center
19:30 « Innovation in the Swiss financial environment », Mr. Schuyler Weiss, Chief Executive Officer at Alpian
19:45 Q&A and closing remarks
20:00 Apéritif
21:00 End of event
Speakers
Prof. Arturo Bris
Arturo Bris is a Professor of Finance and Director of the IMD World Competitiveness Center, recognized as one of the top 100 most-read finance academics worldwide. His work focuses on corporate finance, governance, financial regulation, and competitiveness, and he collaborates with global governments to enhance their countries' competitiveness. He conducts influential research, including a comprehensive study of over 3,000 CEOs worldwide, and leads several IMD programs. Bris is also a prolific author, with books focusing on competitiveness and the future of work. Before joining IMD in 2005, he held a position at the Yale School of Management.
Schuyler Weiss
Schuyler Weiss is the Chief Executive Officer at Alpian. He has over ten years of experience in leading digital transformation in banks, including serving as Chief Digital Officer at REYL, Vice President at Morgan Stanley, and Senior Consultant at IBM. He holds an MBA from IMD and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics-Mathematics from Colby College.
Venue
WARWICK GENEVA, 14 Rue de Lausanne - 1201 Geneva
