Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Swiss employees the best paid in Europe, according to study

2017-05-07

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2017-05-07

According to a recent study, employees in certain roles in Switzerland are paid around 50% more than those second-placed Luxembourg. The premium applies to recent hires, middle managers and qualified professionals, says the study conducted by Willis Tower Watson.

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Making military training cooler

2017-05-07

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How can the Swiss Army become more cool? This is currently being discussed among Swiss parliamentarians. Meanwhile the army is already taking steps to make life easier for new recruits. (SRF/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 …

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These Are The Most Expensive (And Best) Cities Around The World

2017-05-06

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2017-05-06

Cheap Date Index
Every year Deutsche Bank releases its fascinating index of real-time prices around the world which looks at the cost of goods and services from a purchase-price parity basis, to determine the most expensive - and in this year's edition, best - cities. As have done on several occasions in the past, we traditionally focus on one specific subindex: the cost of & cheap dates in the world's top cities.

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Max Frisch, an intellectual heavyweight

2017-05-06

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A new book has been published containing the best interviews and conversations with Max Frisch, the Swiss playwright and novelist, who died in 1991. His voice counted: even parliamentarians sat round the table to discuss things with him. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to …

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Swiss real estate market UBS Swiss Real Estate Bubble Index Q1 2017

2017-05-05

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2017-05-05

Switzerland UBS Real Estate Bubble Index
The UBS Swiss Real Estate Bubble Index remained in the risk zone at 1.39 points in the first quarter of 2017 following a moderate increase. The increase in home prices outpaced the increase in rents and income. Demand for buy-to-let investments also rose, in spite of heightened market risks.

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Börsen-Talk vom 5. Mai 2017

2017-05-05

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Am Sonntag hat Frankreich einen neuen Präsidenten – oder eine neue Präsidentin. Blackrock-Anlagestratege Martin Lück erklärt im Börsen-Talk, was bei einer Wahl von Macron oder Le Pen an den Märkten passiert.

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Investec Hockey: Behind the Scenes.

2017-05-04

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A sneak peak of our upcoming campaign with the GB Hockey team.

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Derby Style: How can you choose the perfect hat?

2017-05-04

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Couture milliner & Royal Warrant holder, Rachel Trevor Morgan advises celebrated actress Emilia Fox on how to choose the perfect piece to wear to the races.

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Derby Style: Does everything start with the hat?

2017-05-04

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Ella Catliff of La Petite Anglaise gives advice on two key outfit trends to compliment the hat of your choice.

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Derby Style: How can your make-up compliment your outfit?

2017-05-04

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Ella Catliff of La Petite Anglaise suggests two key beauty looks to complete your style for the races.

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Derby Style: What are the rules of morning dress?

2017-05-04

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Derby Style: David Evans of Grey Fox Blog discovers how to express your own style within the rules of morning dress.

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Derby Style: How can you stand out in style?

2017-05-04

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David Evans of Grey Fox Blog suggests alternatives to morning dress, helping you to achieve an iconic look that compliments your style.

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The Road to the Investec Derby: Qipco 2000 Guineas, Newmarket.

2017-05-04

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All the key racing facts and figures you’ll need to know for the Investec Derby trials.

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The Road to the Investec Derby: Stud Derby Trial, Leopardstown

2017-05-04

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All the key racing facts and figures you’ll need to know for the Investec Derby trials.

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Switzerland sees influx of Guinean asylum seekers

2017-05-04

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The number of people from Guinea seeking refuge in Switzerland rose significantly during the first three months of 2017. The reason for the increase is unclear. (SRF/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 international events. …

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My town – ordinary but extraordinary

2017-05-04

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Tama Vakeesan was born in Switzerland – to Tamil parents from Sri Lanka. She lives with them in Langenthal in canton Bern, where the biggest danger is being run over by a snow plough. Tama takes us on a tour and shows us her favourite places in this racially mixed town. (SRF Kulturplatz/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the …

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New Swiss company tax reform plan well received in Brussels

2017-05-02

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2017-05-02

The Swiss government’s company tax reform plans have been reborn after the last plan met with defeat in a popular vote on 12 February 2017. The new plan, dubbed “Tax proposal 17”, aims to avoid issues that bedeviled the last project.

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Christian Wicki, Strategieberater für Pensionskassen bei Credit Suisse

2017-05-02

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CS-Pensionskassenexperte Christian Wicki über den technischen Zinssatz.

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Swiss or Tamil? Caught in the middle.

2017-05-01

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Tama Vakeesan was born in Switzerland – to Tamil parents from Sri Lanka. Sometimes she doesn’t know where she belongs. But then she also feels like this makes her more open-minded. In her quirky, fun and thoughtful video series, we meet Tama’s family and friends – and find out what it’s like to be caught … Continue reading...

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Insect eating goes legal in Switzerland

2017-05-01

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Mealworms, crickets and grasshoppers can now be served up in restaurants and sold in supermarkets, thanks to new laws. (Julie Hunt/SRF) — 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 …

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