Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Swiss pay more for magazines and clothes than other countries

2019-05-26

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2019-05-26

Swiss consumers pay a “high price island” premium of up to 245% for magazines and clothing compared to prices being charged for the same goods in neighbouring countries. A consumer group study found the price differential to be higher in Italy and France than in Germany. For many people living in Switzerland the findings of the Swiss Alliance of Consumer Associations, together with watchdogs in the French and Italian-speaking regions of the...

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Image of Swiss banks improves among public

2019-05-25

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2019-05-25

The image of Swiss banks has returned for the first time to pre-financial crisis levels, according to a survey by the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA). Cybercrime remains a concern, however. “The banks’ positive image is the result of a combination of their commercial success and social responsibility, and the respondents’ positive experiences with them in everyday life,” the SBA said in a statement on Wednesday.

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OECD lowers Swiss growth forecasts for 2019-2020 

2019-05-24

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2019-05-24

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has revised its growth forecasts for Switzerland downwards for the next two years due to a global economic slowdown. After a strong 2018 (+2.5%), gross domestic product (GDP) growth should slow in 2019 (+1%), the OECD said on Tuesday. This compares to its earlier forecast last November of +1.6%.

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Hunting down invasive plant species

2019-05-23

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Hunting down invasive plant species — 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: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel: http://www.youtube.com/swissinfovideos Subscribe:...

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UBS to implement zero interest rate on savings accounts

2019-05-23

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2019-05-23

As of June 1, Switzerland's largest bank will stop paying interest on adult savings accounts. Funds deposited in UBS savings accounts currently earn a rate of 0.01%, just like at Credit Suisse, the other major Swiss bank. Almost all other Swiss banks pay a small interest on saving accounts with the average amounting to 0.07%.

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Behind the scenes at Kingsclere with Clare Balding

2019-05-22

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Clare Balding gives an exclusive behind the scenes tour of Kingsclere, where she grew up and her brother Andrew now trains 180 thoroughbreds.

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Frank Rehfeld, CEO LEM

2019-05-22

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Der Boom mit umweltfreundlichen Fahrzeugen lässt in China etwas nach. Trotzdem sieht Frank Rehfeld, CEO von LEM, die Entwicklung noch lange nicht am Ende.

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Frank Rehfeld, CEO LEM

2019-05-22

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Der Boom mit umweltfreundlichen Fahrzeugen lässt in China etwas nach. Trotzdem sieht Frank Rehfeld, CEO von LEM, die Entwicklung noch lange nicht am Ende.

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Women represented on all top Swiss company boards

2019-05-22

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2019-05-22

For the first time, all of Switzerland’s top 20 companies have at least one woman in the boardroom. The finding by consultancy firm Russell Reynolds shows the slow but steady progress towards gender equality in the management of Swiss firms.

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Michael Pieper, Artemis Group

2019-05-21

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Michael Pieper muss seine Franke-Gruppe auf mehr Profitabilität trimmen. Bezüglich weiterer Zukäufe für sein Beteiligungssimperium ist der Financier vorsichtig - privat hat er aber eine sehr beachtete Aktie erworben.

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Michael Pieper, Artemis Group

2019-05-21

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Michael Pieper muss seine Franke-Gruppe auf mehr Profitabilität trimmen. Bezüglich weiterer Zukäufe für sein Beteiligungssimperium ist der Financier vorsichtig – privat hat er aber eine sehr beachtete Aktie erworben.

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Swiss give clear ‘yes’ to corporate tax reform

2019-05-21

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2019-05-21

Swiss voters largely accepted on Sunday a reform of the corporate tax system that will scrap preferential treatment for multinational firms. The result also means a financial boost for the country's ailing pension system. Two years after voters rejected a similar idea to overhaul corporate tax rules, the issue – this time linked controversially to pensions – received a clear thumbs-up.

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Stephanie Kelly, Aberdeen Standard Investments

2019-05-20

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Donald Trump hält die Börse im Dauerstress. Im Interview mit cash erklärt Analystin Stephanie Kelly, warum ein möglicher demokratischer US-Präsident kaum Hoffnung auf Besserung weckt.

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Stephanie Kelly, Aberdeen Standard Investments

2019-05-20

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Donald Trump hält die Börse im Dauerstress. Im Interview mit cash erklärt Analystin Stephanie Kelly, warum ein möglicher demokratischer US-Präsident kaum Hoffnung auf Besserung weckt.

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Swiss workers open to the idea of raising retirement age

2019-05-20

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2019-05-20

Employees Switzerland, an organisation representing Swiss workers, is resigned to the idea of raising the retirement age, according to Swiss broadcaster RTS. Speaking to the newspaper NZZ am Sonntag, Stefan Studer, director of the association, said raising the retirement age is inevitable because of the financial difficulties facing Switzerland’s state pension system, known as the first pillar.

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Switzerland blacklisted by ILO

2019-05-19

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2019-05-19

Employees who are active in trade unions are not sufficiently protected from being sacked in Switzerland, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO). The Geneva-based body has added Switzerland to a blacklist – just before a centenary conference in the Swiss city. The list comprises 40 countries that violate ILO conventions. Together with Greece and Belarus, Switzerland is the only European country to feature.

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Government performs fighter jet U-turn

2019-05-18

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2019-05-18

The Federal Council has changed its approach to buying new combat aircraft and anti-aircraft missiles. Swiss voters will now be able to have a say only on the fighter jets, on which the government wants to spend no more than CHF6 billion ($5.95 billion). It has asked the defence ministry to present a planning decision no later than the beginning of September.

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Börsen-Talk vom 17. Mai 2019

2019-05-17

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Trotz erhöhter Bewertungen und einem volatilen Börsenumfeld rät Marc Possa weiter zu industriellen Small und Mid Caps. Der Fondsmanager diskutiert Favoriten, nennt aber auch eine Aktie, der er mit Vorsicht begegnet.

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Börsen-Talk vom 17. Mai 2019

2019-05-17

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Trotz erhöhter Bewertungen und einem volatilen Börsenumfeld rät Marc Possa weiter zu industriellen Small und Mid Caps. Der Fondsmanager diskutiert Favoriten, nennt aber auch eine Aktie, der er mit Vorsicht begegnet.

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Older unemployed to get more help from government

2019-05-17

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2019-05-17

The government has announced measures to help Swiss-based workers have better access to the job market. Plans to help older people out of a job are also outlined. The measures, outlined on Wednesday by interior minister Alain Berset and justice minister Karin Keller-Sutter, are part of efforts to adapt to an ageing workforce and to new rules forcing employers to give priority to Swiss-based workers.

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