Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Viva l’Italia!

2017-12-21

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Tama Vakeesan was born in Switzerland to Tamil parents from Sri Lanka. This week Tama talks to her Italian friends about what it’s like for them living in Zurich, and Italian cultural taboos. For instance, you should never cut your spaghetti or drink a cappuccino in the afternoon! (SRF Kulturplatz/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch …

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Christoph Schenk, Zürcher Kantonalbank

2017-12-20

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Christophn Schenk über die Zinsentwicklung in der Schweiz.

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China tops export destination ranking for Swiss SMEs

2017-12-20

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2017-12-20

A study commissioned by Switzerland Global Enterprise (SGE) indicates that China is the most attractive export destination for Swiss small and medium enterprises (SMEs). A total of 107 countries were evaluated using a set of 15 criteria that included market size, market potential, export volume and average market growth in recent years.

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Private Equity Pulse Insight

2017-12-20

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The 3 reasons why 40% of M&A deals fail and whether this will rise and fall. For more info: http://bit.ly/2z40Xgp

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Switzerland Is Well-Prepared For Civilizational Collapse

2017-12-19

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2017-12-19

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More than any other country, Switzerland’s ethos is centered around preparing for civilizational collapse. All around Switzerland, for example, one can find thousands of water fountains fed by natural springs. Zurich is famous for its 1200 fountains, some of them quite beautiful and ornate, but it’s the multiple small, simple fountains in every Swiss village that really tell the story. Elegant, yes, but if and when central water systems are...

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Ansgar Gmür, Direktor Hauseigentümerverband Schweiz

2017-12-19

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Ansgar Gmür sagt im Interview mit cash, wie es um den Immobilienmarkt Schweiz steht.

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UBS chairman warns of ‘bitcoin bubble’

2017-12-18

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2017-12-18

Axel Weber, the board chairman of big bank UBS, has warned of a possible Bitcoin currency crash. With increasing numbers of small investors jumping on the cryptocurrency bandwagon, it is time for regulators to intervene, he says. Bitcoin has surged from $1,000 (CHF9,900) at the start of the year to above $16,000.

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Poverty risk high for Swiss pensioners despite high spending

2017-12-17

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2017-12-17

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A recent OECD study, which looks at retirement, shows the relatively large amount spent on pensioners in Switzerland. Switzerland consumes 11% of its GDP on retirees, compared to 9% across OECD nations. Despite this high spending, the risk of poverty is higher in Switzerland than across the OECD. According to the organisation, 19% of those over 64 in Switzerland are at risk of poverty, compared to an OECD average of 13%.

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Swiss train rides: punctual and beautiful

2017-12-16

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Trains, train, trains: Diccon Bewes packs his bag and heads off for a day out on Swiss public transport. Along the way he manages to hop on board almost every type of moving vehicle that Switzerland has to offer. It turns out it’s not the beautiful views that take his breath away, but the intricate train … Continue reading...

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Uber to stop offering budget service in Basel

2017-12-16

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2017-12-16

The ride-sharing firm Uber has announced it will abandon its UberPop service in the city of Basel from June 1, 2018, as it is not profitable enough. UberPop has already been discontinued in Zurich and Lausanne. According to the company, the decision was taken due to feedback from its partners, who wanted to earn more money through the more expensive UberX service. Economic success was not possible through its cheapest service UberPop, the company...

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Swiss food imports are growing faster than the population

2017-12-15

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2017-12-15

A government study shows that imports of food products have grown by 80% — three times faster than the Swiss population — between 1990 and 2016. In that time, the quantity of imported food consumed per inhabitant went from 344 kilograms to 490 kg.

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When the going gets tough, get out of bed!

2017-12-15

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(To view video subtitles in English, click on the cc icon to turn captions on). Tama Vakeesan was born in Switzerland to Tamil parents from Sri Lanka. In this week’s vlog, she tells us how to stay motivated. She says, “When the going gets tough, don’t take a nap. Get out there and pursue your … Continue reading...

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How to reduce antibiotics in livestock

2017-12-15

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Antibiotics in meat are an increasing health hazard to people. Some farmers are treating their livestock using homeopathy or phytotherapy as an alternative to antibiotics or other drugs. (RTS/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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The economic implications of the South African political landscape

2017-12-15

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Political commentator Justice Malala talks to John Haynes and Paul McKeaveney about the potential impact on the economy post the ANC elective conference. The panel believes that if the outcome of the ANC elective conference is viewed positively by the market, South Africa’s economic recovery will be swift. Justice Malala comments that if the result …

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Thomas Jordan, Präsident Schweizerische Nationalbank

2017-12-14

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SNB-Präsident Thomas Jordan betont im Interview mit cash, dass die Zentralbank unbeirrbar an ihrem Kurs festhalten will. Doch das nächste Jahr könnte zur Nagelprobe werden für die Währungshüter.

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Investec Business Cash Solutions

2017-12-14

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Investec’s Business Cash Solutions, specialises in managing surplus cash for SME’s, maximising returns through a range of flexible cash deposit products. We like to work with our clients to understand their business’s unique cash flow requirement and then customise a solution to ensure that both the appropriate access to funds are available, as well as …

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Darwin Airline announces bankruptcy to staff

2017-12-13

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2017-12-13

Swiss regional carrier Darwin Airline has been forced to concede bankruptcy after a period of serious financial problems. Its plight will cause further headaches for the airport of Lugano in southern Switzerland, where it is based. A fortnight after seeing its fleet grounded by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation, the company informed its 250 staff on Tuesday that bankruptcy was imminent.

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49 Countries Have Violated Sanctions On North Korea

2017-12-12

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2017-12-12

49 Countries have violated sanctions on North Korea
A new report from the Institute for Science and International Security has found that 49 countries violated sanctions on North Korea to varying degrees between March 2014 and September 2017. 13 governments including Cuba, Egypt, Iran and Syria were involved in military violations, which as Statista's Martin Armstrong notes, includes either receiving military training from North Korea or being involved in the import and export of military equipment.

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European commercial property market rallying

2017-12-11

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While Europe is bouncing back, Brexit is casting a shadow on the UK’s commercial property market, says Investec UK’s CIO. In an interview at the recent #InvestecWealth Forum in Johannesburg, Chris Hills, Chief Investment Officer, Investec Wealth & Investment UK, said that the European commercial property market is recovering thanks to stimulus from the European …

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Leading growth investor reveals his favourite emerging markets.

2017-12-11

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Sunil Thakor, MD, Sands Capital, on why China and India are ripe for investment. Talking at the recent #InvestecWealth Forum, Thakor gave examples of the unexpected industries he has found fantastic growth opportunities in. India rising “One of our favourite parts of the world is India,” says Thakor. The country’s attractive young demographic profile and …

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