Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Federal Court rejects complaint against Volkswagen importer

2019-03-01

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2019-03-01

Switzerland’s highest court has dismissed a legal complaint by a consumer group against Amag, an importer of German Volkswagen diesel cars into Switzerland, linked to the emissions-rigging scandal. The Federal Court rejected an appeal by the SKS consumer group, stating that it had no case against VW and Amag; SKS claimed that they had misled car buyers and violated Swiss law.

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Budget 2019: “We dodged a worst-case scenario”

2019-02-28

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“It’s fair to describe it as a feel-good budget on the basis that the worst-case scenario was significantly worse than what came out. They could have said, ‘We’re giving R100bn straight away to Eskom’ and then Moody’s would have been finding reasons for a downgrade, pronto. They [Treasury] didn’t do that, because they’re cognizant of …

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Encouraging retailers to reduce their carbon footprint

2019-02-28

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In Geneva, a group of young people with support from the WWF have created their own energy label. The goal of J’OSE is to get as many small shop owners to participate in energy saving measures as possible. (RTS/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to …

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Good Year for Swiss Economy in 2018

2019-02-28

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2019-02-28

After some years of steady but low growth, the Swiss economy expanded by 2.5% in 2018 on the back of a positive global situation. The figures, released on Thursday by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), showed growth last year that was a hair below expected (+2.6%) but which still marked a jump from 2017 figures (+1.6%).

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Anton Simonet, Leiter Wealth Management Schweiz UBS

2019-02-28

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Anlagekunden sind gut informiert, wie Anton Simonet feststellt. Bezüglich Börsenturbulenzen nimmt der Privatbankchef Schweiz der UBS grosse Gelassenheit wahr. Dafür werde die Digitalisierung nur zögerlich aufgenommen.

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Uriella on television

2019-02-27

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In 1992 Swiss public television's programme 'Kassensturz' had Uriella demonstrate her practices. Here is an excerpt. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) In 1992 Swiss public television's programme 'Kassensturz' had Uriella demonstrate her practices. Here is an excerpt. (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...

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Rocking the gig economy

2019-02-27

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The gig economy – a labour market made up of freelance, short-term, on-demand work – is redefining the way companies hire and how individuals structure their careers. Stacey Ferreira, a serial tech entrepreneur and the co-author of 2 Billion Under 20: How Millennials are Breaking Down Age Barriers and Changing the World, shares her views …

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Uriella on television

2019-02-27

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In 1992 Swiss public television’s programme ‘Kassensturz’ had Uriella demonstrate her practices. Here is an excerpt. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) In 1992 Swiss public television’s programme ‘Kassensturz’ had Uriella demonstrate her practices. Here is an excerpt. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland …...

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Swiss weapons exports increase 14 percent

2019-02-27

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2019-02-27

Swiss companies last year exported government-approved war materiel to 64 countries with a total value of CHF510 million ($510 million), 14% more than the previous year. Germany was the largest customer, taking deliveries worth CHF118 million, followed by Denmark, the US, Romania and Italy, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) said on Tuesday.

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Rolf Stangl, CEO SIG Combibloc

2019-02-26

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Rolf Stangl äussert sich im Interview mit cash zum Unterschied zwischen dem Konzernverlust und dem adjustierten Gewinn bei SIG und er nimmt einen Ausblick für die Umsatz- und Marktentwicklung vor.

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Sean Hagerty, CEO Vanguard Europa

2019-02-26

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Sean Hagerty beschreibt im Interview mit cash die Tage nach dem Tod des Firmengründers Jack Bogle und sagt, was er von Börsenprognosen hält.

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Rolf Stangl, CEO SIG Combibloc

2019-02-26

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Rolf Stangl äussert sich im Interview mit cash zum Unterschied zwischen dem Konzernverlust und dem adjustierten Gewinn bei SIG und er nimmt einen Ausblick für die Umsatz- und Marktentwicklung vor.

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Tourists continue to flock to Switzerland

2019-02-26

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2019-02-26

The number of overnight stays in Swiss hotels increased by 3.8% last year to 38.8 million. Domestic tourism also registered a rise with 17.7 million stays by Swiss guests – up 2.7% on the previous year – Switzerland Tourism said at its annual press conference on Tuesday. It also welcomed the 3.7% increase in European guests but added that in mountain regions this figure was still down 43% on 2008.

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Budget 2019 | Slight dip for the rand, as markets react

2019-02-26

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There was some panic in the markets as Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni delivered the Budget speech in Parliament. The rand weakened to R14.37 to the dollar and asset classes in South Africa went on a downward spiral as the news of a R69bn bailout for Eskom, and a blown debt ceiling, were announced, but there …

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Budget 2019 | It’s going to be a rocky road for a long time to come

2019-02-26

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The Finance Minister is certainly putting his stamp on things that he started that a few months ago, but government is made up of many stakeholders, certainly the ANC is made up of many stakeholders and we’re going to need to bring them on board to appease the unions. We still have some policy uncertainty …

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Budget 2019 | Tax announcements – no surprises

2019-02-26

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While direct taxes have not been increased (other than bracket creep which is expected to raise R12.8bn), there will be increases in the so-called sin taxes as well as taxes on fuel. – Rene van Zyl, Tax & Fiduciary expert, Investec. Find out more https://invest.ec/2tF7H3P

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Why some Swiss people still get measles

2019-02-26

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Measles, a potentially deadly virus, is still breaking out in Switzerland, despite the availability of vaccinations. — 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 …

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2019-02-26

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2019-02-26

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Zermatt and the dynamic ski pass pricing system

2019-02-25

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Ski season is underway and many ski resorts are now offering a flexible ski pass pricing system. This is the case in Zermatt, where ski passes can … Ski season is underway and many ski resorts are now offering a flexible ski pass pricing system. This is the case in Zermatt, where ski passes can … Continue reading...

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