Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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World markets rally as cheap money policy continues

2016-09-23

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2016-09-23

The Swiss Market Index is set to finish the week notably higher, although under-performing global stocks amid optimism that central banks will continue to support equities by keeping interest rates at historic lows and providing markets with additional liquidity.

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cash-Talk vom 23. September

2016-09-23

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Für Banken-Experte Guido Versondert von Independent Credit View krankt das Bankensystem weiter. Eine neue Finanzkrise ist durchaus möglich. Vergleichsweise gut da stehen die Credit Suisse und die UBS.

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Julius Baer CEO says Asia revenue may excede Europe’s in 5 years

2016-09-22

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2016-09-22

Julius Baer Group Ltd. said Asia may overtake Europe as its biggest revenue-generating region, as the Swiss wealth manager steps up hiring in Hong Kong and Singapore. “In the next five years, Asia could be the biggest region for us if we grow at double-digit” rates, Chief Executive Officer Boris Collardi said Wednesday in an interview in Singapore. More than half of about 200 new bankers that Julius Baer plans to hire this year will be based in...

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Swiss still the world’s wealthiest, says report

2016-09-22

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2016-09-22

Swiss Worlds Wealthiest
Largely due to a flood of central bank liquidity, global private financial assets have grown by 61% over the seven years since the financial crisis, almost twice the growth rate of economic output, says a report from the German Insurance giant Allianz. This has boosted the wealth of those who own shares.

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Shining a Light on Poaching: An Out of the Ordinary Partnership

2016-09-22

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Investec Rhino Lifeline extends its reach to educate kids in the crucial conservation area around the Kruger National Park with its partners, Coaching for Conservation and Good Work Foundation. Be inspired by more Out of the Ordinary stories: https://www.liveoutoftheordinary.co.za/home

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Swiss economy slowly gains momentum but risks remain

2016-09-21

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2016-09-21

In a report published by SECO, a group of economy experts working for Switzerland’s federal government, says it anticipates an acceleration in economic growth in Switzerland from 0.8% in 2015 to 1.5% in 2016 and 1.9% in 2017. Along side this they expect unemployment to rise from 3.3% in 2015, to an annual average of 3.6% in 2016, before falling again to 3.4% in 2017. However, they also see risks.

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Swiss watch exports fall for fourteenth straight month

2016-09-21

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2016-09-21

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The Swiss watch industry is strongly correlated with the growth in Asia. While the chemical and pharmaceutical industry (the "Basel companies") export a lot into the United States. The firmer is currently weakening, while the latter profits on the stronger dollar and "Obamacare demand". As usual, the Swiss press only speaks about the weak industries, while the latter has new export records.

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Neil Howe: The World Is on the Verge of Generational Crisis

2016-09-20

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Download a FREE transcript of Neil Howe’s speech from the Strategic Investment Conference 2016 here: https://goo.gl/dTrvLk

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Are We Moving Toward World War III? George Friedman’s Groundbreaking Documentary

2016-09-19

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Register now to watch the premiere of ‘Chaos & Crisis: Are We Moving Towards World War III’ on September 26, 2016, at 2:00 PM EDT: http://bitly.com/2cBBLbE

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Investec UK: Life at Investec

2016-09-19

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Our people share passion, client focus and an entrepreneurial spirit. Together we encourage a culture of respect and a working environment that encourages extraordinary performance.

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Swiss central bank keeps rates on hold as Brexit fallout clouds outlook

2016-09-17

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2016-09-17

The post contains the main-stream view on the Swiss National Bank. It is the "continued intervention pledge". But seven years post the financial we are in the second part of the business cycle. In the second part, the SNB must fear rising inflation more than the ECB. For us, Brexit has not influenced the main driver of global GDP growth, U.S. or European consumers.

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Investec UK: Test Cricket Summer Highlights

2016-09-16

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From Lords, to Old Trafford, to The Oval, we look back over a stirring summer of Investec Test Cricket.

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Investec UK: Building Stronger Communities

2016-09-16

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Responsible business is at the heart of our values. Find out more about why we were chosen for the 2016 Experian Building Stronger Communities Award.

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Swiss stocks drop on volatility spike

2016-09-16

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2016-09-16

SMI vs. MSCI World
The Swiss Market Index is set to finish the week notably weaker along with global equity markets as fears around global monetary policy hit sentiment ahead of key meetings by the Bank of Japan and US Federal Reserve next week. The SMI did manage to outperform its European peers thanks to its heavy weighting towards more defensive pharmaceuticals and consumer staples sectors.

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AFG-CEO Alexander von Witzleben

2016-09-15

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Die Übernahme von Looser durch AFG Arbonia Forster kommt überraschend. AFG-CEO Alexander von Witzleben äussert sich im Interview zu den Beweggründen und den Perspektiven für die Aktionäre.

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David Rosenberg: The World Is Turning More Inward, Insular and Isolated

2016-09-15

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Download a FREE transcript of David Rosenberg’s speech from the Strategic Investment Conference 2016 here: https://goo.gl/LleBMl

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Japie Lubbe unpacks Investec Titans on Grootplaas

2016-09-15

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Double your investors international equity returns, without the downside risk. All in USD! Visit www.Investec.co.za/Titans for more. #InvestTitans

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Richemont, Hermes slump as gloom deepens for luxury-goods makers

2016-09-14

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2016-09-14

The crisis in the global luxury-goods industry deepened after Hermes International SCA abandoned a long-standing forecast and Richemont predicted a profit plunge that Chairman Johann Rupert deemed unacceptable.

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Seven years of inaction on SNB rates day won’t end this week

2016-09-14

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2016-09-14

Anyone feeling let down that the European Central Bank didn’t do much last week might just want to skip the Swiss rate decision on Thursday to avoid more disappointment. While the Swiss National Bank may be infamous for some seismic policy changes in the last few years, those bombshells weren’t dropped at scheduled meetings. In fact, the last time the institution altered interest rates at a decision in its public calendar was more than seven years...

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Christophe Volonté, Leiter Corporate Governance bei Inrate

2016-09-14

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Der Leiter Corporate Governance von der Nachhaltigkeits-Rating-Agentur Inrate erklärt im Interview mit cash, warum Geberit in Sachen guter Unternehmensführung sehr gut abschneidet, Lindt & Sprüngli und Swatch dagegen sehr schlecht.

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