Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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When Switzerland opened its arms to POWs

2016-06-18

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One town has been marking the time 100 years ago when Switzerland welcomed tens of thousands of prisoners of war. Revisiting the place has been an emotional experience for some of their descendants. Based on agreements with the belligerent nations, who paid the costs, 68000 sick and wounded British, French, German, Belgian, Canadian and Indian …

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Switzerland’s special EU deal

2016-06-17

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Brexit – yes or no? If the United Kingdom were to leave the European Union, would it work out a series of bilateral agreements, similar to the ones between the EU and Switzerland? Some Brits believe Switzerland has benefited from the bilateral approach. The Swiss-EU treaties give Switzerland direct access to the best parts of … Continue...

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Luggage robot could make flying even easier

2016-06-17

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Geneva Airport now boasts what it says is the first ever robot that both checks in and carries luggage: the prototype “Leo”. (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. For more articles, interviews …

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Thomas Form, Head of Electronics and Vehicle Research bei Volkswagen

2016-06-17

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Thomas Form über selbstfahrende Autos.

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Fritz Zurbrügg, Vize-Präsident Schweizerische Nationalbank

2016-06-17

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Die Schweizer Grossbanken brauchen zusätzliches Kapital, so das Urteil der SNB. Vizepräsident Fritz Zurbrügg äussert sich im cash-Video-Interview zu Massnahmen und zur Situation auf dem Hypothekenmarkt.

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Duncan Goodwin – Head of Global Resources bei Baring Asset Management

2016-06-16

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Duncan Goodwin über die Entwicklung der Rohölpreise, seinen Investment-Ansatz und “Next-Generation”-Ressourcen.

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Hannah Macleod shares her journey as a GB women’s hockey player

2016-06-15

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Hannah Macleod discusses her inspirational journey to becoming a GB women’s hockey player.

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Coming Currency Wars Will Make 1930s Look Like Picnic: John Mauldin

2016-06-10

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Get close to 20 hours of audio sessions and video highlights from Strategic Investment Conference 2016 brimming with insights and advice for investors. Listen to over 30 leading experts… and discover how to thrive in a Decade of Disruption and a market buffeted by recession, a meek Federal Reserve, startling new technologies, and worldwide geopolitical …

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Börsen-Talk vom 10. Juni 2016

2016-06-10

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Ein britischer EU-Austritt böte Anlegern neue Möglichkeiten, sagt Thomas Steinemann von der Bank Bellerive im Börsen-Talk. Aber auch ohne das Ereignis in Grossbritannien gibt es noch Aktien mit Potenzial.

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The city of Zug, a Bitcoin pioneer

2016-06-09

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The city of Zug will be the first public authority in the world to accept the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. This pilot project, set to begin on July 1, 2016, will allow people to use the virtual currency to pay for services at the residents’ registration office for sums of up to CHF200. However, Bitcoin has been … Continue reading »

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Conor McGorrian, Portfolio-Stratege State Street Global Advisors

2016-06-08

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Die Credit-Suisse-Aktie ist in Verruf geraten, doch Conor McGorrian von State Street Global Advisors gefällt der Titel. Im Interview mit cash erklärt er den Value-Investment-Ansatz, den auch Warren Buffett bevorzugt.

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See Crista Cullen’s journey ahead of the biggest summer of her career

2016-06-08

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As part of the #OurJourney series, Crista Cullen looks ahead to the biggest summer of her career.

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Checking whether rumours on social media are true

2016-06-08

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How can journalists ensure that the information they are gathering from online sources can be trusted? An EU-funded project called Pheme is developing a tool to speed up verification and swissinfo.ch is involved in the project. (Michele Andina, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to …

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What Chinese internet giant Tencent means for South African investors

2016-06-07

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Chinese online gaming and social networking may seem like a world away for South Africans, but because of Naspers’s 34% stake in Hong Kong-listed Tencent, it has particular relevance for local investors. Patrick Lawlor talks to Thane Duff, an analyst at Investec Wealth & Investment, about the Chinese internet environment, Tencent’s positioning and its importance …

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Börsen-Talk vom 3. Juni 2016

2016-06-03

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Die Privatbank Pictet fällt immer wieder mit mutigen Marktprognosen auf. Im Börsen-Talk äussert sich Chefanalyst Alfred Roelli zu US-Zinsen, zu politischen Risiken und zum Potenzial der Schweizer Börse.

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Food delivery on two wheels

2016-06-02

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Already a trend in German-speaking Switzerland, food delivery by bike courier is becoming a trend also in the French-speaking part of the country. (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 …

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More cash for tracing stolen masterpieces

2016-06-02

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The Swiss government is providing two million Swiss francs for projects investigating looted art in Swiss museums and foundations. (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. For more articles, interviews and videos visit …

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Celebrating the Tête de Moine

2016-06-02

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The traditional Swiss cheese called “Tête de Moine” has been produced in the Jura region for 800 years. It now has its own festival. (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. For more …

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Why Swiss unemployment money is paid to Portuguese

2016-06-02

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Many foreigners who work here in summer can claim unemployment benefit back home in the winter, and the Swiss pick up the bill. (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. For more articles, …

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Swiss prefer cremations to burials

2016-06-02

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Switzerland has the highest proportion of cremations in Europe, and they have tripled over the past thirty years. (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, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch …

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