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World markets rally as cheap money policy continues

2016-09-23

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2016-09-23

The Swiss Market Index is set to finish the week notably higher, although under-performing global stocks amid optimism that central banks will continue to support equities by keeping interest rates at historic lows and providing markets with additional liquidity.

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Julius Baer CEO says Asia revenue may excede Europe’s in 5 years

2016-09-22

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2016-09-22

Julius Baer Group Ltd. said Asia may overtake Europe as its biggest revenue-generating region, as the Swiss wealth manager steps up hiring in Hong Kong and Singapore. “In the next five years, Asia could be the biggest region for us if we grow at double-digit” rates, Chief Executive Officer Boris Collardi said Wednesday in an interview in Singapore. More than half of about 200 new bankers that Julius Baer plans to hire this year will be based in...

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Swiss still the world’s wealthiest, says report

2016-09-22

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2016-09-22

Swiss Worlds Wealthiest
Largely due to a flood of central bank liquidity, global private financial assets have grown by 61% over the seven years since the financial crisis, almost twice the growth rate of economic output, says a report from the German Insurance giant Allianz. This has boosted the wealth of those who own shares.

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Shining a Light on Poaching: An Out of the Ordinary Partnership

2016-09-22

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Investec Rhino Lifeline extends its reach to educate kids in the crucial conservation area around the Kruger National Park with its partners, Coaching for Conservation and Good Work Foundation. Be inspired by more Out of the Ordinary stories: https://www.liveoutoftheordinary.co.za/home

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Swiss economy slowly gains momentum but risks remain

2016-09-21

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2016-09-21

In a report published by SECO, a group of economy experts working for Switzerland’s federal government, says it anticipates an acceleration in economic growth in Switzerland from 0.8% in 2015 to 1.5% in 2016 and 1.9% in 2017. Along side this they expect unemployment to rise from 3.3% in 2015, to an annual average of 3.6% in 2016, before falling again to 3.4% in 2017. However, they also see risks.

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Investec UK: Life at Investec

2016-09-19

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Our people share passion, client focus and an entrepreneurial spirit. Together we encourage a culture of respect and a working environment that encourages extraordinary performance.

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Swiss central bank keeps rates on hold as Brexit fallout clouds outlook

2016-09-17

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2016-09-17

The post contains the main-stream view on the Swiss National Bank. It is the "continued intervention pledge". But seven years post the financial we are in the second part of the business cycle. In the second part, the SNB must fear rising inflation more than the ECB. For us, Brexit has not influenced the main driver of global GDP growth, U.S. or European consumers.

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Investec UK: Test Cricket Summer Highlights

2016-09-16

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From Lords, to Old Trafford, to The Oval, we look back over a stirring summer of Investec Test Cricket.

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Investec UK: Building Stronger Communities

2016-09-16

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Responsible business is at the heart of our values. Find out more about why we were chosen for the 2016 Experian Building Stronger Communities Award.

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Swiss stocks drop on volatility spike

2016-09-16

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2016-09-16

SMI vs. MSCI World
The Swiss Market Index is set to finish the week notably weaker along with global equity markets as fears around global monetary policy hit sentiment ahead of key meetings by the Bank of Japan and US Federal Reserve next week. The SMI did manage to outperform its European peers thanks to its heavy weighting towards more defensive pharmaceuticals and consumer staples sectors.

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Japie Lubbe unpacks Investec Titans on Grootplaas

2016-09-15

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Double your investors international equity returns, without the downside risk. All in USD! Visit www.Investec.co.za/Titans for more. #InvestTitans

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Richemont, Hermes slump as gloom deepens for luxury-goods makers

2016-09-14

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2016-09-14

The crisis in the global luxury-goods industry deepened after Hermes International SCA abandoned a long-standing forecast and Richemont predicted a profit plunge that Chairman Johann Rupert deemed unacceptable.

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Seven years of inaction on SNB rates day won’t end this week

2016-09-14

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2016-09-14

Anyone feeling let down that the European Central Bank didn’t do much last week might just want to skip the Swiss rate decision on Thursday to avoid more disappointment. While the Swiss National Bank may be infamous for some seismic policy changes in the last few years, those bombshells weren’t dropped at scheduled meetings. In fact, the last time the institution altered interest rates at a decision in its public calendar was more than seven years...

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Economic outlook with Annabel Bishop – the rand, the ratings and the rates

2016-09-13

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Patrick Lawlor chats to Annabel Bishop, Investec chief economist, about the outlook for the South African economy and the rand, notably in the light of the recent politically induced volatility, as well as the risk of a ratings downgrade. She discusses the base, down and extreme down case scenarios for the SA economy, and the …

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Challenge Ordinary: Jaimie Fuller acts before others think

2016-09-12

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There are those who make things happen and those who wonder what happened. That’s why we support restless spirit Jaimie Fuller and his vision to inspire society through sport. After all, where does ordinary get you? https://www.investec.co.uk/challengeordinary #ChallengeOrdinary

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Challenge Ordinary: Edwina Dunn fights convention with conviction

2016-09-12

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Just because something has always been done a certain way, doesn’t make it the right way. That’s why we support restless spirit Edwina Dunn and her pioneering use of data to change the way the world does business. After all, where does ordinary get you? https://www.investec.co.uk/challengeordinary #ChallengeOrdinary

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Swiss stocks fluctuate as central bank decisions dominate the landscape

2016-09-09

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2016-09-09

The Swiss Market Index, along with other European markets, fluctuated this week as central bank decisions dominated the landscape. Equity markets advanced at the beginning of the week as chances of the Federal Reserve raising US interest rates later this month declined after a surprisingly weak report on the US service-sector earlier this week.

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Basel to overtake Zurich as second-most attractive Swiss canton

2016-09-09

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2016-09-09

Basel City will leapfrog Zurich to become Switzerland’s second-most attractive location for businesses by 2020 as Swiss cantons cut corporate tax to bolster their appeal, according to Credit Suisse Group AG.

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Swiss trains the most expensive in Europe

2016-09-09

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2016-09-09

A study by GoEuro, compares the cost of travelling 100km by train. Switzerland led the ranking with the most costly train trips in Europe. Travelling 100km in Switzerland cost CHF 52.

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Cash in a box catches on as Swiss negative rates bite

2016-09-07

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2016-09-07

It’s a sign the world is getting used to negative interest rates when what once seemed bizarre starts looking like the norm. Consider Switzerland, where more and more companies are taking out insurance policies to protect their cash hoards from theft or damage.

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