Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Meat in Switzerland costs 2.3 times the EU average

2019-08-29

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2019-08-29

You might think twice before overcooking a load of steak, chops and sausages on the barbecue: meat costs 2.3 times more in Switzerland than the European Union average. The priciest EU country for meat, Austria, is 1.46 times the average.

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UBS eBill

2019-08-29

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Mit UBS eBill begleichen Sie Rechnungen automatisch, ohne dabei die Kontrolle zu verlieren. UBS eBill entdecken und Rechnungen bequem begleichen: https://www.ubs.com/ebill

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Werner Rutsch, Axa Investment Managers

2019-08-29

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Vorsorgelücken schliessen Schweizerinnen und Schweizer am ehesten mit der dritten Säule. Werner Rutsch von Axa Investment Managers glaubt, dass dabei auch Aktiensparen an Bedeutung gewinnt.

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Swiss in Denver worry about changes at home

2019-08-28

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For Swiss abroad thinking about returning home someday, Swiss sovereignty remains important. — 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 or subscribe to our YouTube channel: Website: …

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Swiss Banks Slow on the Digital Uptake

2019-08-28

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2019-08-28

Swiss banks are turning their attention to providing more digital services for customers, but their progress has been slow. This may have something to do with new technology upstarts struggling to gain significant traction thus far in Switzerland, according to a new study.

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The paradox of more data for investors

2019-08-28

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While it may seem self-evident that the world we live in has seen a dramatic increase in the production and availability of data, the same cannot be said about our ability to use this data in making better investment decisions. Why is that? We asked members of Investec Wealth & Investment’s Global Investment Strategy Group …

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Retiring the traditional concept of retirement

2019-08-28

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Outliving your retirement funds is a very real possibility for many people. We asked Investec’s Global Investment Strategy Group for their views. Read more: https://invest.ec/2ZisJYx

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Women on the rise | Mentorship

2019-08-27

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Shabhana Thaver, Investec Private Bank & Specialist Bank IT head, shares her story on how mentorship has helped her rise. Find out more: https://invest.ec/2NvN5q5 #InvestecWomen

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Women investing in women

2019-08-27

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Relationships that drive change. Lettie Matthews and mentor, Melanie Humphries, share their inspiring story of growth and bravery. Find out more: https://invest.ec/2ZsJr2o #InvestecWomen

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Investing? How to prepare for a future you can’t predict

2019-08-26

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Investors love predictability, certainty and bull markets. However, the global economy is presently characterised by bears and volatility. We asked members of Investec Wealth & Investment’s Global Investment Strategy Group for their opinion. Read more: https://invest.ec/2U9ecbQ

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Are currencies losing their currency?

2019-08-26

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The rise (and fall) of cryptocurrencies has forced global financial markets to think more closely about how they classify and use currencies in the modern context. We asked members of Investec Wealth & Investment’s Global Investment Strategy Group for their opinion. Read more: https://invest.ec/2KWreX7

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Investing? How to prepare for black swans

2019-08-26

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We asked Investec Wealth & Investment’s Global Investment Strategy Group for their views on how to prepare for future black swans. Read more: https://invest.ec/326fgjn

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Investing – not all emerging markets are equal

2019-08-26

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Emerging markets are often favoured due to their growth potential, which generally exceeds that of more developed economies. However, investing successfully in emerging markets is not without nuance. We asked members of Investec Wealth & Investment’s Global Investment Strategy Group for their opinion. Read more: https://invest.ec/2HrfxFz

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In a volatile world, is cash king?

2019-08-26

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Is the best buffer against volatility cash or another fixed income investment? That depends on your investment horizon and when you plan on retiring. We asked members of Investec Wealth & Investment’s Global Investment Strategy Group for their opinion. Read more: https://invest.ec/2HqT8Iy

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Will AI replace investment advisers?

2019-08-26

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As the Artificial Intelligence trend grows in prominence, people in the financial services space are increasingly asking, will intelligent technologies replace humans in the investment decision-making process? We asked members of Investec Wealth & Investment’s Global Investment Strategy Group for their opinion. Read more: https://invest.ec/2ZkWozx

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Media questions EFTA deal timing

2019-08-26

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2019-08-26

“Playing with fire,” is the verdict of the Swiss press, in reaction to the free trade deal largely agreed between EFTA countries – among them Switzerland – and the Mercosur bloc, that includes Brazil. Questions have been raised over the timing of the agreement.

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Scopri il tuo talento

2019-08-26

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Crea ora il tuo profilo dei punti di forza. Presso la fiera delle professioni della tua Regione. Ulteriori informazioni su: https://www.ubs.com/swiss-skills-fiera-professionale

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Découvre tes points forts

2019-08-26

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Crée maintenant ton profil de points forts personnalisé. Au Salon des métiers de ta région. Plus d’infos sur: https://www.ubs.com/swiss-skills-foire-de-la-formation

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Entdecke deine Stärken

2019-08-26

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Jetzt persönliches Stärkenprofil erstellen. An der Berufsmesse in deiner Region. Mehr Infos unter: https://www.ubs.com/swiss-skills-berufsmesse

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Discover your strengths

2019-08-26

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Create your own personal strengths profile. Visit a career fair near you. More info: https://www.ubs.com/swiss-skills-job-fair

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