Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Checking whether rumours on social media are true

2016-06-08

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How can journalists ensure that the information they are gathering from online sources can be trusted? An EU-funded project called Pheme is developing a tool to speed up verification and swissinfo.ch is involved in the project. (Michele Andina, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to …

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What Chinese internet giant Tencent means for South African investors

2016-06-07

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Chinese online gaming and social networking may seem like a world away for South Africans, but because of Naspers’s 34% stake in Hong Kong-listed Tencent, it has particular relevance for local investors. Patrick Lawlor talks to Thane Duff, an analyst at Investec Wealth & Investment, about the Chinese internet environment, Tencent’s positioning and its importance …

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“Marxist Dream” Crushed – In Landslide Vote, Swiss Reject Proposal To Hand Out Free Money To Everyone

2016-06-05

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2016-06-05

This weekend the Swiss population was called upon to make a historic decision, when Switzerland became the first country worldwide to put the idea of free money for everyone, technically known as Unconditional Basic Income (of CHF2,500 per month for every adult). The Swiss rejected the proposal with a big majority.

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Börsen-Talk vom 3. Juni 2016

2016-06-03

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Die Privatbank Pictet fällt immer wieder mit mutigen Marktprognosen auf. Im Börsen-Talk äussert sich Chefanalyst Alfred Roelli zu US-Zinsen, zu politischen Risiken und zum Potenzial der Schweizer Börse.

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Food delivery on two wheels

2016-06-02

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Already a trend in German-speaking Switzerland, food delivery by bike courier is becoming a trend also in the French-speaking part of the country. (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 perspective on international events. For more …

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More cash for tracing stolen masterpieces

2016-06-02

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The Swiss government is providing two million Swiss francs for projects investigating looted art in Swiss museums and foundations. (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 …

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Celebrating the Tête de Moine

2016-06-02

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The traditional Swiss cheese called “Tête de Moine” has been produced in the Jura region for 800 years. It now has its own festival. (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 …

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Why Swiss unemployment money is paid to Portuguese

2016-06-02

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Many foreigners who work here in summer can claim unemployment benefit back home in the winter, and the Swiss pick up the bill. (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, …

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Swiss prefer cremations to burials

2016-06-02

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Switzerland has the highest proportion of cremations in Europe, and they have tripled over the past thirty years. (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 perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch …

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Breeding a Derby Winner: Investec Derby Festival

2016-06-01

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In the final of our series we visit Golden Horn, standing at Dalham Hall Stud and speak to Sam Bullard, Director of Stallions about what it takes to breed an Investec Derby winner.

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Marco Syfrig, CEO Burkhalter Gruppe

2016-06-01

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Burkhalter war Jahre mit der Verkabelung des Gotthardtunnels beschäftigt. CEO Marco Syfrig sagt im Gespräch mit cash, warum er nicht an der Eröffnungsfeier teilnimmt und wieso die Aktie der Elektrotechnik-Firma so gut läuft.

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Douglas Burtnick, Leiter Nordamerika-Aktien Aberdeen Management

2016-06-01

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Douglas Burtnik von Aberdeen Asset Management sieht Vorteile bei kleiner kapitalisierten Aktien aus den USA. Im Interview mit cash sagt er, weswegen sich US-Aktien lohnen und wie er die Fed und die Präsidentenwahl einschätzt.

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The Gotthard Base Tunnel in numbers

2016-06-01

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Some of the most interesting statistics related on the Gotthard Base tunnel. (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 …

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Steven Finn on finding his rhythm

2016-06-01

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England bowler Steven Finn chats with The Analyst Simon Hughes about finding his rhythm and his style of run-up. See more bowling masterclasses at https://cricket.investec.com/

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Forged Out of Time: The Investec Derby

2016-05-31

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From stud to starting stall, Derby winners don’t just happen overnight, they are forged out of time. Jake Warren of Highclere Stud describes the journey of a racehorse from breeding, to rearing to training, to eventually taking on the famous course at Epsom Downs Racecourse in pursuit of the legendary status of Investec Derby winner.

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Michael Pieper, CEO Artemis Gruppe

2016-05-31

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Der milliardenschwere Investor und Industrielle könnte bald wieder bei einer Firma einsteigen, wie er im Interview mit cash andeutet.

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Higher Wages For The Workers Help EVERYONE

2016-05-31

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2016-05-31

Much of what is known as “economic theory” is gibberish. It is propaganda, implanted into the minds of academics for one reason: to preserve the status quo of always favoring the (very) wealthy over all other members of the population. The facets of economic doctrine which are valid, are valid because they do little more than express principles of simple arithmetic and common sense.

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West Coast 1 | An Out of the Ordinary Wind Project

2016-05-31

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It produces enough energy to power 50 000 homes. It’s created 450 local jobs, and it will remove 5.6 million tonnes of CO2 from the environment. Discover how Aurora wind farm is powering change on the west coast. Be inspired. See more #OutoftheOrdinary stories at www.liveoutoftheordinary.com

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Franki Dettori | An Out of the Ordinary Bond

2016-05-31

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An Investec Derby winner starts with a bloodline, mare, foal, there’s a strong bond. Find out what it takes to become an Investec Derby winner—from the other side of the saddle. Be inspired. See more #OutoftheOrdinary stories at www.liveoutoftheordinary.com

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Franki Dettori | An Out of the Ordinary Winner

2016-05-31

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Franki Dettori feared that his best years were behind him, but that didn’t stop Britain’s best-loved jockey from trying again and again until the one race that eluded him was won. Be inspired. See more #OutoftheOrdinary stories at www.liveoutoftheordinary.com

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