Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Investec Derby 2016

2016-07-19

by Investec

See highlights from the 2016 Investec Derby Festival at Epsom Downs Racecourse.

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Swiss participation in EU science projects at risk

2016-07-19

by Swissinfo

Swiss scientists are worried the Brexit vote will impact their access to the EU research programme Horizon 2020. (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. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch …

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The dying art of professional mourning

2016-07-19

by Swissinfo

In parts of India, trained mourners are called in at funerals to create an atmosphere of grief and bereavement. One such mourner was invited to Switzerland as part of an artistic performance. (Anand Chandrasekhar & Michele Andina, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report …

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125 years of popular initiatives

2016-07-18

by Swissinfo

Looking back at how popular initiatives shaped Switzerland. (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. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel: Website: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel: http://www.youtube.com/swissinfovideos...

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What is end-to-end encryption?

2016-07-18

by Swissinfo

Andy Yen reckons email privacy can be safeguarded using end-to-end encryption. He’s developed a secure application called ProtonMail, hosted in Switzerland, and he explains how encryption works. (Carlo Pisani, 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 …

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How secure are your emails?

2016-07-18

by Swissinfo

Andy Yen believes he’s come up with a foolproof way of keeping your emails safe from the prying eyes of governments and hackers with his secure application, ProtonMail, hosted entirely in Switzerland. (Carlo Pisani, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and …

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Investec Property | Cosmo Business Park

2016-07-18

by Investec

Conveniently served by major road networks, Cosmo Business Park is a secure and competitively priced precinct situated within one of the fastest growing development corridors in Johannesburg.

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Joe Root masterclass on facing left-arm over bowlers

2016-07-18

by Investec

Joe Root discusses how he faces left-arm over bowlers with Simon Hughes.

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George Friedman: Coup In Turkey

2016-07-16

by John Mauldin

George Friedman writes the free weekly column “This Week in Geopolitics” for Mauldin Economics. Subscribe here: http://goo.gl/fz8LE2. Each week you’ll receive an in-depth view of the forces driving events and investors in the next year, decade, or even a century from now.

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Swatch profit plunges as demand falls across europe, asia

2016-07-15

by Investec

2016-07-15

Swatch Group AG said first-half profit fell by more than half — the most in at least 15 years — as demand for its watches in Hong Kong, France and Switzerland collapsed.

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Swiss stocks higher on stimulus bet

2016-07-15

by Investec

2016-07-15

The Swiss Market Index (SMI) is set to finish this week higher tracking equity market gains around the world as investors begin to anticipate a new wave of economic stimulus from central banks.

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Structured products vs. absolute return products in volatile markets

2016-07-15

by Investec

Investec Structured Products: Watch this live debate on the role of structured products and absolute return funds in volatile markets. Disclaimer: This material has been produced for financial advisers only. It is not to be issued to retail clients. This material is issued by Investec Bank plc ( Investec”), and is provided for information purposes …

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Basel improvises to deal with street prostitution

2016-07-15

by Swissinfo

Basel police want prostitutes to respect the law when it comes to looking for business in the city. To do this, they’ve come up with an unusual solution. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) After complaints from people living in Basel’s red light district, the authorities marked out areas where prostitutes are allowed to stand with special green pictograms. The …

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Sending rejected asylum seekers home

2016-07-15

by Swissinfo

When a request for asylum is rejected, the applicant is supposed to leave the country straight away. Not everybody does, and there are vast differences in how the cantons deal with this. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) In Renens in canton Vaud, around 100 rejected asylum seekers have been camping for months. When it comes to deporting rejected asylum …

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Justin Mavhunga: An Out of the Ordinary Teacher

2016-07-15

by Investec

Sunday’s aren’t always for rest. These learners don’t keep school hours, because turning an F-grade into an A, takes ambition, focus and time. Be inspired by more Out of the Ordinary stories here: https://www.liveoutoftheordinary.co.za/home

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Joe Root discusses batting at Lord’s

2016-07-14

by Investec

England’s Joe Root discusses his experiences of batting at Lord’s

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Investec Test Series preview with Simon Hughes

2016-07-14

by Investec

‘The Analyst’ Simon Hughes previews the England v Pakistan Investec Test Series

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Swiss government rejects union demands for pension increases

2016-07-14

by Investec

2016-07-14

Various Swiss unions along with the socialist and green parties have launched an initiative to increase pensions. Their plan, which demands a 10% increase in pension payments, will be put before Swiss voters in a referendum on 25 September 2016.

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QE and stress tests could cause a state of emergency for some insurers

2016-07-13

by Investec

2016-07-13

European insurers, whose profits are being eroded by Mario Draghi’s quantitative-easing program, face a stress-test headache that risks requiring them to set aside more capital, further hurting their ability to make money. The timing of the regulator’s “stress test couldn’t be worse as the results will be rather negative,” said Lutz Roehmeyer, who helps oversee about $12 billion as director of fund management at Landesbank Berlin Investment.

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