Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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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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Fighting pests without chemicals

2016-07-10

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Permaculture is an agriculture system based on combining plants to simulate patterns in natural ecosystems. For some it’s proving an effective method for controlling pests. (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 …

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Post-Brexit relief rally fading – Swiss quality stocks as safe haven

2016-07-08

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2016-07-08

The SMI is set to post moderate losses this week as the post-Brexit relief rally faded and commodities slipped. Swiss stocks outperformed key European markets as investor’s fled to quality stocks such as Nestlé, Novartis and Roche.

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Seeking a second medical opinion online

2016-07-08

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Health insurance premiums are on the rise and reflect soaring healthcare costs. The number of operations performed is among the root causes. Seeking a second opinion online can help cut down on the need for operations. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on …

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Milking robots improve cows’ lives

2016-07-08

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A farmer in canton Aargau extolls the virtues of his new milking robot, which also feeds his cows and cleans up after them. (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, …

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Alberto Giacometti’s atelier opens

2016-07-08

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Alberto Giacometti was one of the major sculptors of the 20th century. He regularly spent time in his native village of Stampa in the Bregaglia Valley in canton Graubünden, and now his studio has now been opened to the general public. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its …

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Robocop style protection for firefighters

2016-07-08

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Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute for Technology (EPFL) are developing a new type of protective eyewear that should help firefighters to see through thick smoke. (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. …

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cash-Talk vom Freitag 1. Juli 2016

2016-07-08

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ImmoScout24-Direktor Martin Waeber äussert sich im cash-Talk zu möglichen Auswirkungen des Brexit auf die Schweizer Immobilienszene. Und er erklärt, was Eigentumswohnungen derzeit so beliebt macht.

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Börsen-Talk vom 8. Juli 2016

2016-07-08

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Für Reto Huenerwadel verwedelt die momentane Nervosität an den Märkten die wahren Voraussetzungen zum Investieren. Im cash-Börsen-Talk erklärt der Anlagechef der Hypothekarbank Lenzburg seine Zuversicht für Aktien.

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