Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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UBS Boss Bemoans Geopolitical Jitters

2018-07-26

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2018-07-26

UBS may have seen quarterly profits rise year-on-year, but chief executive Sergio Ermotti says the threat of trade wars and political unrest has dampened investor enthusiasm and continues to hold back financial markets.

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Zurich Airport to Limit Night-Time Flight Traffic

2018-07-25

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2018-07-25

Federal aviation authorities have decided to limit the number of time slots for planes at Switzerland’s main airport in Zurich. The Federal Office of Civil Aviationexternal link said it has ordered a freeze on landings after 9pm and for take-offs after 10:20pm to reduce the noise for residents living near the airport.

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Alex Danson: ‘women’s hockey is unrecognisable’ | Investec Hockey

2018-07-25

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Alex Danson made her debut at 16 – she discusses the advances since then with Clare Balding. https://invest.ec/2NJB11n

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GB Hockey: winning after winning | Investec Hockey

2018-07-25

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What separates the good players from the great players, who stay motivated after success? https://invest.ec/2NJB11n

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‘It was our vision to create the future’ | Investec Hockey

2018-07-25

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Alex Danson and Clare Balding explore the values that turn great players into a great team. https://invest.ec/2NJB11n

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Legalization of cannabis soon to be tested in Switzerland?

2018-07-24

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First steps towards a legalization of cannabis in Switzerland? The Federal Council wants to allow life-size tests. — 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 …

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Bernhard Hodler, CEO Julius Bär

2018-07-23

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Die launischen Finanzmärkte haben Julius Bär bei der Neugeldentwicklung etwas gestört. Der neue Konzernchef Bernhard Hodler erwartet weiterhin Volatilität, will die Fokussierung der Privatbank aber voranbringen.

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Swiss slap nearly 20,000 fines over labour violations

2018-07-23

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2018-07-23

Swiss authorities sanction on average ten companies per day for violating wage protection rules, according to official figures. That corresponds to 19,200 fines in the span of five years. NZZ am Sonntag published these figures on Sunday on the basis of a list compiled by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).

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Rothschild bank sanctioned for role in 1MDB scandal

2018-07-21

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2018-07-21

The Swiss financial regulator has concluded its investigations into the Malaysian 1MDB scandal by finding Rothschild Bank AG and one of its subsidiaries in serious breach of anti-money laundering regulations. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) said on Friday that it has appointed an auditor to make sure the bank and its Rothschild Trust vehicle properly implement an internal overhaul of its practices.

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Börsen-Talk vom 20. Juli 2018

2018-07-20

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Eskaliert der Handelsstreit nicht, geht die Erholung an der Schweizer Börse weiter, sagt Eric Steinhauser im Börsen-Talk. Zudem zählt der Anlagechef der Bank Rahn+Bodmer die Vorzüge der AMS-Aktie und anderer Titel auf.

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James Clunie, Fondsmanager Jupiter Asset Management

2018-07-20

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Fondsmanager Clunie über die Perspektiven von Technologie-Aktien.

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Giovanni Staunovo, Rohstoffanalyst UBS

2018-07-20

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In den letzten 52 Wochen sind die Ölpreise deutlich gestiegen. Und der Trend wird sich weiter fortsetzen, sagt Rohstoffanalyst Giovanni Staunovo im Video-Interview. Verantwortlich dafür sei nicht die Opec, sondern Trump.

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Börsen-Talk vom 20. Juli 2018

2018-07-20

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Eskaliert der Handelsstreit nicht, geht die Erholung an der Schweizer Börse weiter, sagt Eric Steinhauser im Börsen-Talk. Zudem zählt der Anlagechef der Bank Rahn+Bodmer die Vorzüge der AMS-Aktie und anderer Titel auf.

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Swiss bank settles US tax evasion probe

2018-07-19

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2018-07-19

The Zurich-based Neue Privat Bank (NPB) has paid $5 million (CHF5 million) fine to settle a criminal tax evasion investigation in the United States. NPB is one of a handful of so-called ‘category 1’ Swiss or Swiss-based bank branches that were still facing sanctions at the start of this year.

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Maddie Hinch on the preparation it takes to win.

2018-07-19

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The hero of team GB’s Olympic penalty shoot-out knows how important preparation is to succeeding at the highest level. Maddie Hinch shares her insights, and what drives her to be the best. #TogetherAsOne https://invest.ec/2uMfIUQ

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Alex Danson: Inspiring the future

2018-07-19

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England captain Alex Danson is determined to drive success for the next generation #TogetherAsOne https://invest.ec/2zSw5ov

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Anna Toman: forging relationships in GB’s squad of champions.

2018-07-19

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Joining a squad of Olympic champions is inspiring for a new team member. Anna Toman talks about the importance of those relationships with her teammates, and how they prepare to win. #TogetherAsOne https://invest.ec/2L9kyX8

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Swiss claim success in international cybercrime case

2018-07-18

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2018-07-18

Two people suspected of illegally obtaining and using the e-banking data of Swiss bank customers have been arrested in the Netherlands. The Swiss Office of the Attorney General says the suspects were arrested near the city of Rotterdam and premises were searched in the coordinated operation between Dutch and Swiss police and justice authorities.

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Uber plans softer Swiss expansion drive

2018-07-16

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2018-07-16

The ride sharing service Uber plans to expand further in Switzerland, but not as aggressively as in the past, Swiss head Steve Salom says in a newspaper interview. Uber is present in Zurich, Basel, Geneva and Lausanne with 300,000 regular customers and some 2,600 drivers in Switzerland, Salom told SonntagsBlick.

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The large tax differences between Swiss cantons

2018-07-15

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2018-07-15

In Switzerland, tax is largely determined by the canton of residence. The range of tax rates is wide. In 2017, a single person earning CHF 100,000 paid only CHF 7,592 in the canton of Zug but CHF 19,233 in the canton of Neuchâtel, more than 2.5 times as much. Someone married with children earning the same amount paid CHF 920 in Zug and CHF 9,249 in Neuchâtel, more than 10 times as much.

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