Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Joe Root masterclass on facing left-arm over bowlers

2016-07-18

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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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Champions Trophy Hockey Highlights by Investec

2016-07-13

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See highlights of the Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament, featuring the Investec-sponsored GB Women’s Hockey Team.

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Spiritus rector des kranken Bonussystems ist Oswald Grübel

2016-07-13

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2016-07-13

97 Franken – das war der Kurs der CS-Aktie im Mai 2007. Vergangene Woche notierte die Aktie noch bei einem Zehntel. Bei einem solch dramatischen Kurszerfall muss die CS sich nicht wundern, wenn kritische Fragen gestellt werden. Weshalb beträgt der aktuelle Wert der CS-Titel nur noch rund die Hälfte des in der Bilanz ausgewiesenen? Besteht die Gefahr eines Konkurses der CS? Wer wird dieses Too Big To Fail-Institut allenfalls retten? Die SNB, der...

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Investec Test Series Press Conference – England v Pakistan

2016-07-13

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See highlights from the press conference ahead of the England v Pakistan Investec Test Series.

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Brexit and its impact on the UK, Europe and the rest of the world

2016-07-13

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A long term outlook on the impact of Brexit on the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

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Sport for Success

2016-07-12

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Hannah Macleod, GB Women’s Hockey player talks about how sport has helped her throughout her career. http://bit.ly/29yTsUU

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Sport for Success:

2016-07-12

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Hannah Macleod, GB Women’s Hockey Player discusses the findings of the report. http://bit.ly/29yTsUU

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Double your international equity returns, without the downside risk. All in USD!

2016-07-12

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Closing date 3 October 2016. Japie Lubbe takes us through the new Investec Structured Product, International Titans Basket Limited more at http://www.Investec.co.za/titans An opportunity for South African investors to access international equity markets with 100% principal protection, plus a 5% minimum return in USD at maturity. This five year investment gives investors double the performance …

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Carsten Menke, Rohstoff-Analyst bei Julius Bär

2016-07-12

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Gold und Silber legten in den letzten Monaten stark zu. Doch gemäss Edelmetall-Spezialist Carsten Menke ist der Aufstieg bald zu Ende, wie er im Interview mit cash sagt. Bei zwei anderen Metallen sieht er aber Luft nach oben.

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