Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Basel improvises to deal with street prostitution

2016-07-15

by Swissinfo

Basel police want prostitutes to respect the law when it comes to looking for business in the city. To do this, they’ve come up with an unusual solution. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) After complaints from people living in Basel’s red light district, the authorities marked out areas where prostitutes are allowed to stand with special green pictograms. The …

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Sending rejected asylum seekers home

2016-07-15

by Swissinfo

When a request for asylum is rejected, the applicant is supposed to leave the country straight away. Not everybody does, and there are vast differences in how the cantons deal with this. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) In Renens in canton Vaud, around 100 rejected asylum seekers have been camping for months. When it comes to deporting rejected asylum …

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Justin Mavhunga: An Out of the Ordinary Teacher

2016-07-15

by Investec

Sunday’s aren’t always for rest. These learners don’t keep school hours, because turning an F-grade into an A, takes ambition, focus and time. Be inspired by more Out of the Ordinary stories here: https://www.liveoutoftheordinary.co.za/home

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Joe Root discusses batting at Lord’s

2016-07-14

by Investec

England’s Joe Root discusses his experiences of batting at Lord’s

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Investec Test Series preview with Simon Hughes

2016-07-14

by Investec

‘The Analyst’ Simon Hughes previews the England v Pakistan Investec Test Series

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Champions Trophy Hockey Highlights by Investec

2016-07-13

by Investec

See highlights of the Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament, featuring the Investec-sponsored GB Women’s Hockey Team.

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Investec Test Series Press Conference – England v Pakistan

2016-07-13

by Investec

See highlights from the press conference ahead of the England v Pakistan Investec Test Series.

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Brexit and its impact on the UK, Europe and the rest of the world

2016-07-13

by Investec

A long term outlook on the impact of Brexit on the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

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Sport for Success

2016-07-12

by Investec

Hannah Macleod, GB Women’s Hockey player talks about how sport has helped her throughout her career. http://bit.ly/29yTsUU

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Sport for Success:

2016-07-12

by Investec

Hannah Macleod, GB Women’s Hockey Player discusses the findings of the report. http://bit.ly/29yTsUU

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Double your international equity returns, without the downside risk. All in USD!

2016-07-12

by Investec

Closing date 3 October 2016. Japie Lubbe takes us through the new Investec Structured Product, International Titans Basket Limited more at http://www.Investec.co.za/titans An opportunity for South African investors to access international equity markets with 100% principal protection, plus a 5% minimum return in USD at maturity. This five year investment gives investors double the performance …

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Carsten Menke, Rohstoff-Analyst bei Julius Bär

2016-07-12

by Cash

Gold und Silber legten in den letzten Monaten stark zu. Doch gemäss Edelmetall-Spezialist Carsten Menke ist der Aufstieg bald zu Ende, wie er im Interview mit cash sagt. Bei zwei anderen Metallen sieht er aber Luft nach oben.

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Fighting pests without chemicals

2016-07-10

by Swissinfo

Permaculture is an agriculture system based on combining plants to simulate patterns in natural ecosystems. For some it’s proving an effective method for controlling pests. (RTS/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For …

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Seeking a second medical opinion online

2016-07-08

by Swissinfo

Health insurance premiums are on the rise and reflect soaring healthcare costs. The number of operations performed is among the root causes. Seeking a second opinion online can help cut down on the need for operations. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on …

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Milking robots improve cows’ lives

2016-07-08

by Swissinfo

A farmer in canton Aargau extolls the virtues of his new milking robot, which also feeds his cows and cleans up after them. (RTS/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, …

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Alberto Giacometti’s atelier opens

2016-07-08

by Swissinfo

Alberto Giacometti was one of the major sculptors of the 20th century. He regularly spent time in his native village of Stampa in the Bregaglia Valley in canton Graubünden, and now his studio has now been opened to the general public. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its …

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Robocop style protection for firefighters

2016-07-08

by Swissinfo

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute for Technology (EPFL) are developing a new type of protective eyewear that should help firefighters to see through thick smoke. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. …

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cash-Talk vom Freitag 1. Juli 2016

2016-07-08

by Cash

ImmoScout24-Direktor Martin Waeber äussert sich im cash-Talk zu möglichen Auswirkungen des Brexit auf die Schweizer Immobilienszene. Und er erklärt, was Eigentumswohnungen derzeit so beliebt macht.

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Börsen-Talk vom 8. Juli 2016

2016-07-08

by Cash

Für Reto Huenerwadel verwedelt die momentane Nervosität an den Märkten die wahren Voraussetzungen zum Investieren. Im cash-Börsen-Talk erklärt der Anlagechef der Hypothekarbank Lenzburg seine Zuversicht für Aktien.

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