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Will my legacy be a gift to future generations or a poisoned chalice?

2019-04-16

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A frank conversation with family could mean the difference between leaving a legacy and leaving a prickly mess. https://invest.ec/2UoDPrF #partnerwithInvestec

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What will be doing my job in the next 20 years?

2019-04-16

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Human jobs are already being threatened by automation, AI and robots; so where to from here? https://invest.ec/2VoR9cw #partnerwithInvestec

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How do I prepare for a future I can’t predict?

2019-04-16

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The future has never been more uncertain. That’s why planning for it has never been more important. https://invest.ec/2FXl5Yk #partnerwithInvestec

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Will AI replace human investment decisions?

2019-04-16

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Artificial intelligence can read the numbers, but it can’t read a room. https://invest.ec/2OIL9ZF #partnerwithInvestec

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Does more data make us smarter investors?

2019-04-16

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Without a human to interpret it, how powerful is data, actually? https://invest.ec/2WI7oSj #partnerwithInvestec

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Should my investments be as well travelled as I am?

2019-04-16

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Whether willingly or not, we are part of the global village. Shouldn’t our investments be too? https://invest.ec/2WIa7ew #partnerwithInvestec

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Is diversification for people who don’t know where the sweet spot is?

2019-04-16

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We have more investment options available to us than ever before. Does that mean we should be investing in more than one? https://invest.ec/2uRQncN #partnerwithInvestec

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Does more choice mean better investment decisions?

2019-04-15

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For some, choice means freedom. For others it simply means indecision. To find out more about this topic, click here: https://invest.ec/2CSyazT #partnerwithInvestec

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In turbulent times, are developed markets more or less risky than emerging markets?

2019-04-15

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In turbulent times, are developed markets more or less risky than emerging markets? https://invest.ec/2CSYYQR #partnerwithInvestec

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Will my investments age as gracefully as I intend to?

2019-04-15

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Increasing lifespans isn’t just good news for humans, it’s good news for investments too. https://invest.ec/2FV2U5x #partnerwithInvestec

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Does success rest on timing the market or time in the market?

2019-04-15

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Time has a value; especially when it comes to investments. https://invest.ec/2HWxhL2 #partnerwithInvestec

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Swiss unemployment above northern european average

2019-04-14

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2019-04-14

Switzerland is often assumed to have low unemployment. However, there are many countries in Europe with lower rates. There are several ways to measure unemployment. The official measure in Switzerland is focused on those officially registered as unemployed still collecting unemployment benefits, a measure that delivers a lower figure than the one calculated by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

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Swiss test finds toxic substances in e-cigarettes

2019-04-14

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2019-04-14

Testing commissioned by Blue Cross, a Swiss organisation focused on helping those with addictions, found toxic substances in the Iqos electronic cigarette produced by Philip Morris, according to the newspaper 20 Minutes.

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Income inequality declines in Switzerland

2019-04-08

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2019-04-08

In 2016, before the effects of taxes and welfare, the highest earning 20% of Swiss households made on average 40.8 times what an average household in the bottom 20 percent made, an inequality measure known as the S80/S20. However, after taxes and welfare, including low income support, health insurance subsidies, pensions and disability benefits, the same income ratio fell to 4.4.

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Steep drop in thefts in Switzerland

2019-04-06

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2019-04-06

Comparing 2018 to 2012, thefts in Switzerland fell by nearly half, according to the Federal Statistical Office. In 2012, there were a record 219,000 thefts recorded in Switzerland. By 2018, the figure had fallen to 112,000, a drop of 49%.

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Million franc salaries cause friction in Bern

2019-04-02

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2019-04-02

Switzerland’s government recently voted for a ceiling on the salaries of those managing public companies such as Swisscom, Swiss Post, Skyguide and Swiss Rail. In response, the board of Swiss Rail wrote to the Federal Council requesting it to soften its position. From 2020, the company wants to pay its nine senior managers CHF 5.89 million, including a salary of more than CHF 1 million to Andreas Meyer, the boss of the company.

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Young hockey players get put through their paces by SA’s best

2019-04-01

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SA’s top coaches impart years of experience and skill to elevate young hockey talent. Find out more https://invest.ec/2uDBzhO

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Facebook rejects most information requests from Swiss authorities

2019-03-30

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2019-03-30

Over the first three months of 2018 Switzerland’s authorities made 80 requests for Facebook user data, however two thirds of them were rejected, according to the newspaper SonntagsBlick as reported in 20 Minutes. When the requests were urgent the response rate rose to two thirds of requests.

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Swiss Rail shares bumper profits with passengers

2019-03-29

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2019-03-29

In 2018, Swiss Rail made a profit of CHF 568 million, 42.5% more than in 2017. Part of the rise was due to higher than average spending on maintenance in 2017. It is worth noting that Swiss Rail receives a large sum from taxpayers every year. In 2018, the company received CHF 3.5 billion of public funding, CHF 2.7 billion of it booked as income.

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Partner with Investec

2019-03-28

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We live in a complex, ever-changing world. One that’s best navigated with an Out of the Ordinary partner. https://invest.ec/2U3fUP6 #partnerwithInvestec

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