Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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COMCO declines to investigate watchmakers over cartel claims

2018-08-30

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2018-08-30

The Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) has decided not to open a formal investigation into watchmakers including Swatch, LVMH and Richemont over the supply of spare parts for independent watch repair shops.

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Bastelvideo: Die Topsy-Marionette | UBS Topsy

2018-08-29

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Bastelvideo: Die Topsy-Marionette. Ein YouTube-Trickfilm von UBS Schweiz: https://www.ubs.com/ch/de UBS Schweiz – Ihre Bank seit über 150 Jahren. Aus gebrauchten Dingen kann man tolle Sachen basteln. So lässt sich aus einer WC-Papierrolle und Flaschendeckeln eine Topsy-Marionette basteln. Spiel und Spass mit dem Sparfuchs Topsy – der Kinderwelt von UBS für Kinder bis acht Jahren. Weitere …

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Vidéo bricolage: une marionnette Topsy | UBS Topsy

2018-08-29

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Vidéo bricolage: une marionnette Topsy. Un dessin animé d’UBS Suisse sur YouTube: https://www.ubs.com/ch/fr UBS Suisse – votre banque depuis plus de 150 ans. En bricolant, on peut donner une seconde vie à des objets usagés. Voilà comment fabriquer une marionnette Topsy avec un rouleau de papier toilette et des bouchons. Jouer et s’amuser avec Topsy …

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Video bricolage: una marionetta di Topsy | UBS Topsy

2018-08-29

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Video bricolage: una marionetta di Topsy. Un cartone animato YouTube di UBS Svizzera: https://www.ubs.com/ch/it UBS Svizzera – La vostra banca da oltre 150 anni. Anche dai rifiuti si possono ricavare oggetti curiosi… per esempio, con un rotolo di carta igienica finito e qualche tappo di bottiglia si può creare una simpatica marionetta di Topsy. Divertimento …

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Swiss Job Numbers Up but too Few Qualified Workers

2018-08-29

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2018-08-29

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In the second quarter of 2018, the number of jobs in Switzerland rose to 5.048 million, a 2.1% increase on the second quarter of 2017. Regions rising the most were Lake Geneva (+3.0%), north west Switzerland (+3.0%), central Switzerland (+2.4%) and Zurich (+2.1%). Rises in job numbers in eastern Switzerland (+1.6%), Mittelland (+1.3%) and Ticino (0%) were lower.

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Government Reinforces Critical Infrastructure against Cyber Attacks

2018-08-28

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2018-08-28

In the wake of several major cyber security attacks, the government has released minimum standards for companies and organisations to help protect the country’s critical energy, food, and water infrastructure. Some critics question whether a minimum standard goes far enough as basic services become increasingly dependent on digital technology.

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La Svizzera non ha bisogno solo di bancari | UBS Swiss & Skills (elettricista)

2018-08-27

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La Svizzera non ha bisogno solo di bancari: visita SwissSkills 2018 a Berna, la fiera delle professioni sostenuta da UBS.

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Parce que la Suisse n’a pas seulement besoin de banquiers | UBS Swiss & Skills (électricien)

2018-08-27

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Parce que la Suisse n’a pas seulement besoin de banquiers: viens aux SwissSkills 2018, à Berne. Événement soutenu par UBS.

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Because Switzerland doesn’t only need bankers | UBS Swiss & Skills (electrician)

2018-08-27

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Because Switzerland doesn’t only need bankers: Visit SwissSkills 2018 in Bern. The big job fair, supported by UBS.

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Weil die Schweiz nicht nur Banker braucht | UBS Swiss & Skills (Elektriker)

2018-08-27

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Weil die Schweiz nicht nur Banker braucht: Besuche die SwissSkills 2018 in Bern. Die grosse Berufsshow, unterstützt von UBS.

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Investec Rugby Championship | Make Opportunities 60”

2018-08-27

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The Investec Rugby Championship is known as the clash of the southern hemisphere giants. Investec is lead sponsor for all matches played in New Zealand. Good players take opportunities, great players make them. #MakeOpportunities https://www.investec.com/rugby

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Investec Rugby Championship | Make Opportunities 30”

2018-08-27

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The Investec Rugby Championship is known as the clash of the southern hemisphere giants. Investec is lead sponsor for all matches played in New Zealand. Good players take opportunities, great players make them. #MakeOpportunities https://www.investec.com/rugby

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Swiss study recommends 38 weeks of parental leave

2018-08-26

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2018-08-26

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This week, a government commission gave its verdict on the vote, recommending two weeks of paternity leave instead of the four set out in the referendum’s text. Their commission’s main concerns are centred on the impact on companies and the cost of funding it.

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Swiss work permit hassles putting off foreign workers

2018-08-25

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2018-08-25

Switzerland has lost some of its appeal for foreign labour, according to a survey by an American multinational management consulting firm. Compared with 2014, Switzerland finished in eighth place – down three positions.

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The secrets of the new 200 Swiss franc note

2018-08-24

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2018-08-24

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Switzerland began updating its notes starting with the 50 franc note in April 2016. It then issued the new 20 franc note in May 2017, and the new 10 in October 2017. The newest note to grace Swiss wallets, pockets and purses is the 200 franc note, which was launched on 22 August 2018.

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Swiss back at the top in small arms trade transparency

2018-08-24

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2018-08-24

Switzerland has come out top in a ranking about the world’s most transparent small arms exporters. With a score of 21.75 out of a possible 25 points, Switzerland came first ahead of the Netherlands, Britain, Italy and Serbia, according to the 2018 Transparency Barometerexternal link, published on Wednesday.

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Credit Suisse freezes $5 billion in US-Russia sanctions move

2018-08-23

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2018-08-23

The Swiss Credit Suisse bank froze some CHF5 billion ($5 billion) of assets linked to Russia earlier this year in an effort to toe the line with US sanctions levied against Moscow. The bank froze the funds in the second quarter of 2018, according to Reuters, in response to sanctions introduced by Washington in April.

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Life goes on a year after Bondo’s deadly mudslide

2018-08-23

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A year after rock fall in an eastern Swiss village caused a devastating mudslide, the mountain that unleashed the avalanche is moving again. — 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 …

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Ace Adulting as a young professional with Maps Maponyane

2018-08-22

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Adulting like you’ve never seen it before — with Maps Maponyane and his ‘mini me’ Lwando Ngeleza. Investec young professional brand ambassador, TV presenter and actor, Maps Maponyane asked followers on social media what they felt they needed to know more about and (surprise, surprise), ‘adulting’ came up. How much do you know about adulting? …

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When moving country means changing jobs

2018-08-22

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Many people change their professions when they move to Switzerland from another country. It can be because their qualifications are not recognised, or because it’s a good moment to try something new. Heather Dean used to be a financial systems expert, but now she’s a personal trainer. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the …

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