Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Minister says state-guaranteed cantonal banks complicate EU talks

2018-09-03

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2018-09-03

Swiss finance minister Ueli Maurer says state-guaranteed cantonal banks are an obstacle in ongoing negotiations with the European Union. “This point still needs to be clarified before a framework agreement can be accepted,” the minister is quoted as saying in an interview published on Saturday.

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Swiss cantons forced to fish for multinationals with non-tax lures

2018-09-02

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2018-09-02

Proposed changes to Switzerland’s tax rules could have a dramatic effect on which cantons remain attractive locations for multinational companies in future. As a result, factors such as the cost of premises or concentration of high tech facilities, will play a greater role, according to UBS bank.

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SkyWork lands its last ever plane in Bern Airport

2018-09-02

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2018-09-02

The last SkyWork flight landed in Bern Airport on Wednesday night, as ongoing financial difficulties forced the company to declare itself bankrupt. Some 11,000 passengers are affected. The company, founded in 1983, cited the failure of negotiations with a potential partner to pull the company from recurring funding shortfalls that intensified in October last year.

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Ongoing roadblocks stifle growth of Swiss banks

2018-09-01

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2018-09-01

Swiss banks are withstanding the pressure of ongoing headwinds, but real progress continues to be stalled by political and economic roadblocks, the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) said on Thursday. Releasing its annual Banking Barometer, which measures the performance of the sector in 2017, the SBA found that aggregate profits (profits minus losses) across Switzerland’s 253 banks rose by nearly a quarter to CHF9.8 billion ($10.1 billion).

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Costs of owning a home in Switzerland set to rise for some

2018-08-31

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2018-08-31

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Currently, home owners in Switzerland must pay tax on fictional rent, calculated based on a home’s size and location. At the same time home owners get to deduct mortgage interest and home maintenance costs from their taxable income.

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Börsen-Talk vom 31. August 2018

2018-08-31

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Für Gérard Piasko ist die Aktienrally noch nicht zu Ende. Der Anlagechef der Privatbank Maerki Baumann nennt im Börsen-Talk die Gründe dafür und seine zwei Aktienfavoriten aus der Schweiz.

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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

Mum and Dad
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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