Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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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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The secrets of the new 200 Swiss franc note

2018-08-24

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2018-08-24

Franc Swiss note
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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UBS Digital Banking. Très pratique. (version courte)

2018-08-21

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Pas besoin de vérifier tout le temps le solde du compte, même si c’est agréablement facile. https://www.ubs.com/ch/fr/digital-banking/mobile-banking.html

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UBS Digital Banking. Très pratique. (version longue)

2018-08-21

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Pas besoin de vérifier tout le temps le solde du compte, même si c’est agréablement facile. https://www.ubs.com/ch/fr/digital-banking/mobile-banking.html

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UBS Digital Banking. Totally practical. (short version)

2018-08-21

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You don’t have to continuously check your account balance. But great that it’s so easy to do. https://www.ubs.com/ch/en/digital-banking/mobile-banking.html

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UBS Digital Banking. Totally practical. (long version)

2018-08-21

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You don’t have to continuously check your account balance. But great that it’s so easy to do. https://www.ubs.com/ch/en/digital-banking/mobile-banking.html

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UBS Digital Banking. Ganz praktisch. (lang)

2018-08-21

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Man muss nicht jederzeit den Kontostand checken. Trotzdem schön, dass es so einfach geht. Mehr erfahren auf https://www.ubs.com/ch/de/digital-banking/mobile-banking.html

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UBS Digital Banking. Ganz praktisch. (kurz)

2018-08-21

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Man muss nicht jederzeit den Kontostand checken. Trotzdem schön, dass es so einfach geht. Mehr erfahren auf https://www.ubs.com/ch/de/digital-banking/mobile-banking.html

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UBS Digital Banking. Assolutamente pratico. (versione breve)

2018-08-21

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Non è necessario controllare ogni momento il saldo del conto. Bello che sia tutto così semplice. https://www.ubs.com/ch/it/digital-banking/mobile-banking.html

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UBS Digital Banking. Assolutamente pratico. (versione lunga)

2018-08-21

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Non è necessario controllare ogni momento il saldo del conto. Bello che sia tutto così semplice. https://www.ubs.com/ch/it/digital-banking/mobile-banking.html

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A third of Swiss companies have difficulty filling vacancies

2018-08-21

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2018-08-21

A shortage of skilled labour continues to affect the Swiss job market, according to the latest survey by employment agency Manpower. Among reasons given for difficulties in finding the right candidates, 30% of employers surveyed cited a lack of technical skills, 29% a lack of candidates, 17% blamed a lack of professional experience and 14% cited missing interpersonal skills.

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