Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Rule Britannia

2016-06-24

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2016-06-24

What a glorious day for Britain and anyone among you who continues to believe in the ideas of liberty, freedom, and sovereign democratic rule. Against all expectations, the leave camp somehow managed to push the referendum across the center line, with 51.9% of voters counted electing to leave the European Union.

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Transport minister Doris Leuthard gets emotional at Gotthard opening

2016-06-24

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“It’s a day to be proud,” said Doris Leuthard, Switzerland’s transport minister, visibly moved as she spoke with swissinfo.ch at the opening of the Gotthard rail tunnel on June 1 2016. “It’s proof that Switzerland can achieve something.” (Daniele Mariani, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role …

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Brexit shakes global markets and the SMI

2016-06-24

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2016-06-24

The Swiss Market Index (SMI) is set to post a modest gain this week despite confirmation that the UK has decided to leave the European Union. The SMI opened almost 7% lower following the announcement before recovering.

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Behind the scenes at SWI swissinfo.ch

2016-06-23

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Follow us during a day of work at SWI swissinfo.ch. From editorial meetings to voiceovers in the studio to reporting outdoors. A behind the scenes look into our daily life. — 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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Swiss tax redistribution in 2017 – winners and losers

2016-06-23

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2016-06-23

Switzerland has a system known as la péréquation financière nationale in French, or Finanzausgleich in German, which requires “rich” cantons to give money to “poor” cantons. Yesterday, the Swiss federal government published the numbers for 2017.

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British Discontent About The EU: Only A Precursor To Unrest On The Continent

2016-06-23

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2016-06-23

Britain leaves the EU and if the reaction to Brexit causes years of uncertainty, the EU will reap what it has sowed. British discontent is only a precursor to unrest on the Continent, where populists from across the political spectrum feel they have lost control over their fate, and are gaining popularity

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Danny Kerry on his journey as Head Coach of GB Women’s Hockey

2016-06-23

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“To be a truly great player you have to have passion, commitment and self belief.” GB Women’s Hockey Head Coach Danny Kerry on his journey with the team ahead of the biggest summer of their lives.

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Who Is The “European Movement” And Why The Answer May Change How You Vote On “Brexit”

2016-06-23

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2016-06-23

The UK has to choice: Remain as sovereign state or merge it into the undemocratic United States of Europe. Big business, banks, central banks and the IMF want to excercise their power through unelected officials. And wonder who is responsible for the "European Movement."

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The British Referendum And The Long Arm Of The Lawless

2016-06-23

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2016-06-23

Kings have long arms, many ears, and many eyes.” So read an English proverb dated back to the year of our Lord 1539. And thus was born an idiom that today translates to the very familiar Long Arm of the Law. It stands to reason that such a warning was born of feudal times when omnipotent and seemingly omnipresent monarchs personified the law.

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World’s Central Bankers Gathering At BIS’ Basel Tower Ahead Of Brexit Results

2016-06-22

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2016-06-22

What happens on the 18th floor of the main tower at Centralbahnplatz 2 in Basel, stays on the 18th floor of the main tower at Centralbahnplatz 2.

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Cameron van der Burgh: The Making of an Out of the Ordinary Advert

2016-06-22

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Discover the lengths to which director Keith Rose went to in order to depict burning ambition that’s anything but ordinary. Be inspired by more Out of the Ordinary stories here: https://www.liveoutoftheordinary.co.za/home

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Burning ambition: Cameron van der Burgh’s Out of the Ordinary talent

2016-06-22

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When the heat is on, what does it take for Cameron van der Burgh to push himself beyond his limits? Experience the burning ambition which drove his Out of the Ordinary success. Dive in now and be inspired: https://www.liveoutoftheordinary.co.za/home

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Helping salmon to swim upstream again

2016-06-21

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The Rhine has been home to the Atlantic Salmon, but hydroelectric plants have been blocking the fishes’ way upstream. If the wild salmon is to return to their Swiss nursing grounds, fish ladders will have to be made more accessible. It’s a project WWF is working on. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch …

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Why An Ex-Credit Suisse Banker In Brazil Made More Money Than The CEO

2016-06-21

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2016-06-21

Ever had to testify in a trial involving your father's dealings in corrupt activities, and as a result had your tax records leaked for all of the public to see? Sergio Machado, the ex-head of Credit Suisse's Brazil fixed-income business has, and now ...

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When Switzerland opened its arms to POWs

2016-06-18

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One town has been marking the time 100 years ago when Switzerland welcomed tens of thousands of prisoners of war. Revisiting the place has been an emotional experience for some of their descendants. Based on agreements with the belligerent nations, who paid the costs, 68000 sick and wounded British, French, German, Belgian, Canadian and Indian …

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Switzerland Withdraws Application To Join EU: Only “Lunatics May Want To Join Now”

2016-06-17

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2016-06-17

Resentment toward the EU hit a new high yesterday when the upper house of the Swiss parliament on Wednesday followed in the footsteps of Iceland, and voted to invalidate its 1992 application to join the European Union, backing an earlier decision by ...

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Switzerland’s special EU deal

2016-06-17

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Brexit – yes or no? If the United Kingdom were to leave the European Union, would it work out a series of bilateral agreements, similar to the ones between the EU and Switzerland? Some Brits believe Switzerland has benefited from the bilateral approach. The Swiss-EU treaties give Switzerland direct access to the best parts of … Continue...

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Luggage robot could make flying even easier

2016-06-17

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Geneva Airport now boasts what it says is the first ever robot that both checks in and carries luggage: the prototype “Leo”. (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 …

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Thomas Form, Head of Electronics and Vehicle Research bei Volkswagen

2016-06-17

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Thomas Form über selbstfahrende Autos.

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Fritz Zurbrügg, Vize-Präsident Schweizerische Nationalbank

2016-06-17

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Die Schweizer Grossbanken brauchen zusätzliches Kapital, so das Urteil der SNB. Vizepräsident Fritz Zurbrügg äussert sich im cash-Video-Interview zu Massnahmen und zur Situation auf dem Hypothekenmarkt.

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