Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Payments in Mobile Banking

2020-09-28

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► Payments in Mobile Banking ► UBS Mobile Banking ► https://www.ubs.com/ch/en.html ► UBS Switzerland - your bank - for over 150 years.

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Zahlungen in Mobile Banking

2020-09-28

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► Zahlungen in Mobile Banking ► UBS Mobile Banking ► https://www.ubs.com/ch/de.html ► UBS Schweiz – Ihre Bank – seit über 150 Jahren. In diesem Video erfahren Sie, wie Sie Zahlungen in der Mobile Banking App erfassen und ausführen können. ► Mehr rund um das Thema Mobile Banking finden Sie hier: https://www.ubs.com/ch/de/private/digital-banking/private/mobile-banking.html ► Abonnieren Sie UBS Schweiz:...

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How the Swiss film industry is coping with the pandemic

2020-09-24

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Filmmaking doesn’t naturally lend itself to social distancing, meaning the coronavirus is disrupting films worldwide. This is how Swiss directors and the industry have been coping with the situation.

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Swiss women’s football anniversary

2020-09-22

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It's the 50th anniversary of the women’s football league in Switzerland, and there's a special exhibition at Zurich's football club to celebrate women's participation in the sport.

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What remains of Swiss democracy after the coronavirus measures?

2020-09-15

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On March 16 the Swiss government declared an “extraordinary situation” due to coronavirus. People had to stay at home for two months. The spring session of parliament was cancelled. The May referendum was postponed. The government ruled alone by emergency decree. Where does that leave direct democracy? Martina Mousson*, a political scientist from the gfs.bern research institute, is familiar with psychological phenomena in times of crisis. After...

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Time travelling in Basel

2020-09-01

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Why is the northern city of Basel described as Switzerland's cultural capital and how come the pharmaceutical industry started there? A new book called ‘Leaps in Time’ takes us on a journey down the centuries, introduces reformers, humanists, artists, plague doctors and the powerful tradesmen who ousted the aristocracy. From the first settlement at the time of the Celts, it grew into Switzerland’s third most populous city. It’s known for its...

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How I built my own Swiss watch – in a day

2020-08-28

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For fans of Swiss watches, the watchmaking world can sometimes seem like an impenetrable castle. The uninitiated rarely get the chance to observe or even touch delicate mechanical watch parts. Imagine assembling your own Swiss mechanical watch and taking it home with you at the end of the day. swissinfo.ch tried out the popular new concept run by Jura start-up Initium. heir start-up offers beginner watchmaking courses open to all ages. The firm,...

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Why is Switzerland one of the most expensive countries?

2020-08-21

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Everybody seems to agree, Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries in the world, but why is that? The anecdotal evidence is there, and in the press, the big Swiss cities are constantly ranked among the most expensive cities in the world. Zurich and Geneva regularly make it into the top ten. And the Swiss are very much aware of these price differences. A study published at the beginning of 2020 concluded that Swiss businesses and...

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Inside Out of the Ordinary | Fani Titi (trailer)

2020-08-20

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A better future is always possible. Fani Titi shares his story of progress from humble beginnings to Investec CEO. Watch the full video at https://invest.ec/2Q89kSO

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Women behind the mask in hospitality and travel

2020-08-14

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The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on women in hospitality and travel. But it’s also provided an opportunity to have critical conversations and to rethink the future of the industry. In this first edition of the Women Behind the Mask webcast series, we speak to some of the women leaders who are facing the challenges of our times and helping to shape the hospitality and travel industry of the future. We hear about their personal and...

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Deine Lehre bei UBS

2020-08-12

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Du möchtest in der Finanzwelt durchstarten? Mit unseren Berufslehren mit hohem Praxisbezug hast du super Chancen für deine berufliche Zukunft. Starte jetzt. http://ubs.com/startnow

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Conferma dei nuovi beneficiari I UBS E-Banking

2020-08-06

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► Conferma dei nuovi beneficiari ► UBS E-Banking ► https://www.ubs.com/ch/it.html ► UBS Svizzera - la vostra banca - da oltre 150 anni. Scopra come confermare i nuovi beneficiari con l’Access Card e come modificare il limite oltre il quale è richiesta una conferma. ► Potete trovare ulteriori informazioni sul mobile banking qui: https://www.ubs.com/ch/it/help/e-banking/beneficiary.html ► Abbonatevi a UBS Svizzera:...

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Confirmer les nouveaux bénéficiaires de paiement I UBS E-Banking

2020-08-06

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► Confirmer les nouveaux bénéficiaires de paiement avec Access Card ► UBS E-Banking ► https://www.ubs.com/ch/fr.html ► UBS Suisse - votre banque - depuis plus de 150 ans. Découvrez comment confirmer les nouveaux bénéficiaires à l’aide de l’Access Card et comment ajuster la limite au-delà de laquelle une confirmation est requise. ► Vous trouverez de plus amples information sur les services bancaires mobiles à l'adresse suivante :...

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Confirming new payment recipients I UBS E-Banking

2020-08-06

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► Confirming new payment recipients with Access Card ► UBS E-Banking ► https://www.ubs.com/ch/en.html ► UBS Switzerland - your bank - for over 150 years. Learn how to confirm new payees with the Access Card and how to adjust the limit above which confirmation is required. ► You can find more information about mobile banking and the Access Card here: https://www.ubs.com/ch/en/help/e-banking/beneficiary.html ► Subscribe to UBS Switzerland:...

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On the frontline with Richard Cardo

2020-08-06

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What do an epidemiologist, a blogger in lockdown in Italy and an investment professional have in common? They’ve all got very different experiences of the virus that has brought the global economy to its knees. https://invest.ec/3iccaCh

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Fireside chat with Howard Marks

2020-08-05

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This video was filmed on 17 April 2020. Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.'s Howard Marks has seen four major debt crises, several recessions and many other market shocks, so he’s probably one of the best people to make sense of the current Covid-19 crisis. He chats to Investec Wealth & Investment's Max Richardson about what previous cycles can teach us. https://invest.ec/3ieaxnV

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The role of the monetary policy with Governor Lesetja Kganyago

2020-08-05

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Like other central banks, the SA Reserve Bank has a key role to play, in providing liquidity to the markets during the Covid-19 shutdown. Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago explains the role – and limits – of monetary policy in troubled times. https://invest.ec/2C3srdy

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Book recommendations by Howard Marks

2020-08-05

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It’s no surprise to learn that one of the world’s top investors and authors on books about investment Oak Tree Capital Management LP's Howard Marks is also a voracious reader. Find out what his favorite books are. https://invest.ec/3kaWQYx

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Beyond the pandemic with Philip Hammond

2020-08-05

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When governments decide to switch the global economy back on, what will a post-Covid-19 world look like? Philip Hammond shares his views on Investec Wealth & Investment's weekly webinar. https://invest.ec/2DdpRSZ

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W&I Webcast Series Highlights

2020-08-05

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What do the experts in investment, medicine and psychology think of the world that’s been shaped by Covid-19? Watch Investec Wealth & Investment’s series “Markets and investing in a time of Covid” and find out what the pandemic means for our futures. https://invest.ec/31jqcvb

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