Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Activist fund aims to spur ‘staid’ Nestle into action

2017-06-27

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2017-06-27

Mark Schneider, Nestlé chief executive, addressed a conference in Berlin last week. "Size alone won't protect you from change," he told the Consumer Goods Forum and, after listing the challenges facing the industry, added that "status quo is not an option".

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Peter Boockvar: Trump Will Perpetuate This Bubble for Political Reasons

2017-06-26

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Gruyère cheese is getting a new home

2017-06-26

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Fans of the characteristic Swiss cheese Gruyère will be able to learn more about (and taste) it in a new development planned for the town of the same name. (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 …

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Swiss researchers dish up the dirt on petrol

2017-06-26

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Diesel vehicles are to blame for lots of particulate matter, but modern petrol engines produce 100 times more. That’s the conclusion of researchers at the Bern University of Applied Sciences in Nidau. (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 …

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Peter Boockvar: Trump Will Perpetuate This Bubble for Political Reasons

2017-06-26

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Swiss abroad keep yodelling tradition alive

2017-06-26

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Some people will go an awfully long way to yodel: the “Wildrose” yodel club, for example, has come all the way from Canada to take part in this weekend’s Federal Yodelling Festival in Brig-Glis, canton Valais. (Julie Hunt, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to …

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All the fun of the yodelling festival

2017-06-26

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A round-up of the weekend’s events at the Swiss Federal Yodelling Festival in Brig, Valais. (Deganit Perez/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 visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe …

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Will the Chinese dragon swallow more Swiss firms?

2017-06-26

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Greater numbers of Chinese visitors and investments arrived in Switzerland last year and the trend looks set to continue. The hotel industry is rejoicing, but critics fear Switzerland is selling off the family silver. (SRF/swissinfo.ch)  — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to …

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Highest bridge in Europe opens

2017-06-26

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The highest bridge in Europe has been officially opened after taking 5 years to build. The Tamina Bridge connects the Swiss villages of Pfäfers and Valens in canton St Gallen. It cost CHF56 million. (SRF/swisisnfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to …

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Switzerland most expensive in Europe, but not for everything says new study

2017-06-23

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2017-06-23

Few who have visited or lived in Switzerland will be particularly surprised to hear that Switzerland is the most expensive place in Europe. However the price differences are quite eye opening. The recently published Eurostat price level study ranks Switzerland as the most expensive overall, well ahead of second and third placed Iceland and Norway.

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For the first time many Swiss commercial apprenticeship positions to be left vacant

2017-06-22

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2017-06-22

Normally commercial apprenticeship positions in Switzerland are snapped up nearly one year in advance. However this year many will be left vacant according to Zurich newspaper NZZ am Sonntag.

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Mike Amey, Portfolio-Manager bei Pimco in London

2017-06-22

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Die Brexit-Verhandlungen haben diese Woche begonnen. Pimco-Anlageexperte Mike Amey sagt im cash-Video-Interview, weshalb bis Ende Jahr mehr Klarheit im Dossier herrschen wird und was dies für die Finanzmärkte bedeutet.

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Swiss cities ranked among world’s most expensive

2017-06-22

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2017-06-22

Zurich, Geneva, and Bern are among the top ten most expensive cities in the world for expatriates, according to a survey by consulting company Mercer. Only three European cities remain in the top ten list, all of them in Switzerland. Zurich was ranked fourth, Geneva seventh, and the Swiss capital tenth in the surveyexternal link, published on Wednesday.

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Tenacity: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Cricket is a game of pure tenacity, being fixed to your end goal of taking a wicket or reaching that boundary not matter what the other team throws at you. Investec ambassador Stuart Broad on how being tenacious helps his game

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Performance: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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You have to move with the times to stay at the top of the world stage. Cricket idol, Investec Ambassador Stuart Broad on constantly challenging himself to achieve his goals.

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Passion: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Investec Ambassador Stuart Broad on how passion brings our team together for one common goal – to win Test Matches for England.

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Innovation: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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To take a crucial wicket, you need to be innovative, to surprise your competitors, to bring out a skill they’ve never seen before. England Cricketer and Investec Ambassador Stuart Broad on the exciting Innovations happening in Test Cricket.

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Focus: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Focus can be the difference between winning and losing. Cricket great, Investec ambassador Stuart on how staying focused impacts his game.

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Drive: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Push forwards at all opportunities, have the belief in yourself to get where you want to be and stay there. Cricket icon, Investec ambassador Stuart Broad on being driven to achieve his goals, playing 100 Test Matches for England.

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Commitment: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Commitment takes wickets and wins Test Matches. Investec Ambassador and Cricket legend Stuart Broad on how 100% commitment helps him achieve his goals.

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