Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank and Asset Manager. We provide a diverse range of financial products and services to a niche client base in three principal markets, the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia, as well as certain other geographies. Investec’s strategic goals are motivated by the desire to develop an efficient and integrated business on an international scale through the active pursuit of clearly established core competencies in the group’s principal business areas.

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Women investing in women

2019-08-27

by Investec

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

by Investec

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

by Investec

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

by Investec

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

by Investec

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

by Investec

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

by Investec

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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Scopri il tuo talento

2019-08-26

by UBS Switzerland AG

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

by UBS Switzerland AG

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

by UBS Switzerland AG

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

by UBS Switzerland AG

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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Swiss unemployment down in second quarter of 2019

2019-08-25

by Le News

2019-08-25

In the second quarter of 2019, the percentage of Switzerland’s population working rose by 1.1% and the percentage unemployed fell to 4.2%, based on the higher International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) measure. In the second quarter of 2019, 5.1 million people were working in Switzerland, 60% of the population. The number working rose 1.1% compared to the previous year, particularly among women (+2.0%).

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Swiss health insurers to send patients to pharmacy first

2019-08-24

by Le News

2019-08-24

Swiss healthcare is typically ranked the world’s second most expensive, as a percentage of GDP, after the US. In Switzerland, compulsory health insurance premiums cover 37% of healthcare costs. Much of the rest is covered by tax payers and non-reimbursable out-of-pocket payments by individuals.

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Round 2 New Zealand All Blacks vs. Victor Matfield, Cindy Poluta & Maps Maponyane

2019-08-23

by Investec

It’s the GREATEST word showdown of 2019 as the All Blacks tackle Victor Matfield, Cindy Poluta and Maps Maponyane. Who do you think is the ultimate winner? https://invest.ec/2N1SBjT #BestOfTheBestRugby

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