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Swiss competition authority has opened a formal probe into Microsoft licensing practices.
The inquiry examines licensing fees and terms under Swiss competition rules.
Regulators aim to ensure fair access and competitive practices in the tech sector.
Authorities will assess transparency and exclusivity in licensing arrangements.
No final conclusions have been announced yet.
Microsoft has not publicly commented on the specifics of the investigation.
The probe aligns with broader regulatory scrutiny of tech pricing and contracts.
The investigation is being conducted by the Swiss competition authority.
The case could influence licensing arrangements for large software providers in Switzerland.
The matter adds to ongoing regulatory focus on technology market fairness.

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UBS warns that Swiss reforms could demand up to $24 billion in new capital for its balance sheet.
Annual costs may rise by about $1.7 billion as a result of the capital rules.
CEO Sergio Ermotti will leave UBS in April 2027, marking a leadership transition.
The leadership change follows the UBS-Credit Suisse merger amid new capital rules.
Trading activity was briefly paused with Jane Street Group under China’s foreign investor program.
The pause affects a small portion of Jane Street’s ETF activities.
UBS shares traded around $47.79, down slightly on the news.
The report ties the capital needs to reform costs and regulatory changes.
The article references ongoing market stress following the UBS-Credit Suisse merger.

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The eight-part Sky series is a bold, contemporary reimagining of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Production will begin in Spring 2026 in Lithuania with Left Bank Pictures producing.
Steve Lightfoot and Angela LaManna are attached as writers for the series.
Sony Pictures Television will handle international distribution with pre-sales underway in the USA.
The 2011 film adaptation with Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig is noted but not the focus of the new project.
The Sky series will air in multiple European markets including the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
No casting details have been announced yet for the upcoming show.
Left Bank Pictures is behind the production, known for The Crown and Dept. Q projects.
The upcoming series remains untitled in terms of a release date beyond 2026.

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Chile offers equity-free startup funding and a temporary visa to founders relocating there.
Ireland offers renovation grants on vacant island homes to revitalize rural communities.
Italy promotes €1 homes with cash incentives to encourage relocation and renovation.
Japan offers regional subsidies and living stipends to counter population decline in rural areas.
Spain has village bonuses for families and remote workers to stabilize rural populations.
Switzerland features small-town incentives, though high living costs remain a consideration.

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Ebay expands its Circular Fashion Fund to the EU, Switzerland and Canada for 2026, widening its geographic reach.
The program offers eight startups mentorship and $50,000 in funding, plus a $300,000 global winner investment from Ebay Ventures.
Since 2022, the fund has supported over 25 businesses with funding and mentorship.
Judges for the 2026 cycle include Marianne Perkovic, Steven Kolb and Scott Lipinski, plus alum Sarika Bajaj.
Applications for the 2026 cycle close on March 8.
Ebay aims to grow circular fashion infrastructure through capital and support.
The fund is part of Ebay Ventures’ broader push to support sustainable fashion.
The program targets fashion’s environmental footprint from production to end-of-life.
Maliha Shoaib reports on fashion sector changes and future-proofing brands.

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