Vaduz - Students at the University of Liechtenstein are characterized by an above-average entrepreneurial spirit. This is according to the most recent GUESSS report from the University of St.Gallen and University of Bern. The top place in the DACHLI region is taken by the University of Liechtenstein.

The consulting institute Great Place to Work has recognized Hilti Liechtenstein and Hilti Switzerland as the best employers of all large companies in both countries. Hilti also received the Spotlight Award in the Leadership category.

Schaan - Liechtenstein food producer Hilcona is supporting Living Soils Switzerland with its regenerative agriculture programs, working together with six vegetable and salad producers across Switzerland.

Vaduz - The Liechtenstein financial sector enjoyed significant growth in 2023. The volume of assets under management at the 11 banks in the Principality rose by +6.7 percent to 439 billion Swiss francs, while the fund volumes of the investment companies increased by 45 percent to just over 100 billion Swiss francs. Growth was also recorded at insurance firms and asset managers.

Vaduz - LGT has laid the foundation stone for the bank’s expansion project in Vaduz, which aims to create space for 200 new jobs. The construction work is now underway, with the bank expected to be able to move into the new building at the start of 2026.

Schaan - Hilcona will be installing photovoltaic modules in the company’s existing buildings in Schaan over the coming weeks. These will also be located in the roof spaces soon to be created as part of the plant development project. The Liechtenstein-based food producer is investing a sum of 2.3 million Swiss francs to achieve this.

Schaan/Zurich/Zug - Ivoclar and SkyCell are optimizing reverse logistics. The dental company now ships its products that have been manufactured in the USA and destined for Europe using the refrigerated medical device air freight containers developed by SkyCell, which would otherwise make the return journey back to Zurich empty.

Vaduz/Porto Alegre - Researchers from the University of Liechtenstein have received the Dick Marsh Award for a conference paper on the influence of innovation management. The award was presented at this year’s ISPIM conference held in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre.

Balzers - Bank Frick has raised its annual profit for 2023 to 13.5 million Swiss francs. This is 31.8 percent higher than the previous year’s level. Client assets under management amounted to 4.1 billion Swiss francs as of December 31.

Schaan/Orbe - The Hilcona Group is investing in infrastructure modernization at its Orbe site. The project aims to use the waste heat from refrigeration equipment to reduce the natural gas consumption and thus CO2 emissions produced by the food manufacturer.

Cologne/Ruggell - Cologne-based transport and logistics company Emons has acquired Medeg Logistics AG, located in Liechtenstein. Medeg transferred the majority shareholding to Emons with retroactive effect from January 1, 2024. Previous owner Gabriele Degenhart will continue as Managing Director.

Vaduz - The Liechtenstein financial sector has remained stable despite an abundance of challenges. One aspect that has played a part in this regard is the effective enforcement policies pursued by the Financial Market Authority (FMA), which protects customers and punishes any violations.

Vaduz - Liechtenstein has met all of the requirements for entering the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This has been confirmed in agreement by the IMF’s bodies as well as the public bodies of the Principality of Liechtenstein.

Schaan - Hilcona has begun installing the steel shelving for the new automated high-bay warehouse at its headquarters in Schaan. This represents another milestone in the second phase of construction. The high-bay warehouse and a new outgoing goods building are scheduled to be ready for use by 2025.

Schaan - The consultancy agency Great Place To Work has certified Ivoclar Vivadent with the Great Start label for the fourth time in a row. This once again attests to the high level of training at the dental company based in Schaan.

Landquart/Schaan - The Green Mountain’s vegan steak has won a PETA Vegan Food Award 2024. The Grisons-based start-up is part of the Liechtenstein company Hilcona AG. Its pepper medallion and vegan chicken fillet have also been recognized with awards in the past couple of years.

Schaan/Landquart - The food producer Hilcona AG is continuing to intensify its efforts to use water sparingly as a precious resource at its own production locations. In addition to the Hilcona Taste Factory in Landquart, the economical use of water is to be promoted at the company’s other production facilities.

Vaduz - The LLB Group has been named as the Best Overall Manager in the category of Small Asset Managers in Germany at this year’s Refinitv Lipper Fund Awards. The award is recognition of the outstanding range of funds products offered by LLB over the past three years.

Vaduz - The VP Bank Group has been awarded the top rating in the Dun & Bradstreet Worldwide Risk Indicator for the eleventh year in a row. Dun & Bradstreet (Schweiz) AG presented the bank with its Rating Certificate.

Vaduz - The University of Liechtenstein has updated its Master’s course in Finance and is now offering the program under the name Innovative Finance. Two new specialized training branches have been added to the course. The University has adjusted the course content to developments in the financial sector and the needs of the job market.