Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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He ran for her, now he finally meets her | Lessing meets baby rhino, Kanya

2017-07-07

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After a thrilling experience at the London Marathon, Lessing gets an opportunity to see the very rhino who’s benefitted from his hard earned funds. Investec Rhino Lifeline, in partnership with Care for Wild is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of rhinos orphaned through poaching.

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How plants communicate with each other

2017-07-07

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How do plants speak to each other? Biologists at the universites of Neuchâtel and Lausanne are trying to find out. They are also studying how plants defend themselves against animals. It seems that chemical and electrical signals are nature’s main tools. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role …

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Swiss banks asked to give Swiss expats fair deal

2017-07-06

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2017-07-06

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New moves are underway in parliament to ensure that Swiss expatriates are granted unrestricted access to services of Swiss banks. The Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA) says two motions were filed, asking the government to reform regulations, providing services, including credit cards of the state-owned Post Finance, to expats with the same conditions as Swiss residents.

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Fear of terror can trigger mass panic

2017-07-06

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It’s festival season in Switzerland and organisers of big events are on high alert in case of terror attacks. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) Researchers in Zurich are warning that if audiences at major events fear terror attacks, even a small bang can trigger mass panic, and organisers need to have escape plans in place in case of a …

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Out Of The Ordinary Moments: Joe Root

2017-07-06

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Joe Root on his first Investec Test experience.

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Moderne Portfoliotheorie bringt dem Anleger mehr Schaden als Nutzen

2017-07-05

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2017-07-05

Modern Portfolio Theory
Die Bankiervereinigung zeigt in einer Studie (SBS) auf, dass einschränkende Anlagevorschriften für Pensionskassen kontraproduktiv sind. Dies deckt sich mit meinen jüngst propagierten Forderungen unter anderem in der NZZ nur scheinbar. Die SBS argumentiert nämlich auf der Basis der modernen Portfoliotheorie (MPT), die volatilitätsarme alternative Anlagen angeblich als interessante Diversifikatoren erscheinen lässt. Das ihr zugrundeliegende...

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Artisan gelaterias shake up ‘mediocre’ ice-cream market

2017-07-05

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2017-07-05

Ice-cream consumption in Switzerland hasn’t change since the 1990s and is far behind that in neighbouring countries. But small local gelaterias are challenging the dominance of industrial manufacturers. The 5.4 litres of ice cream that the average Swiss spoons down every year is put in the shade by the eight litres in Germany and Italy and 12 litres in sweltering Sweden and Finland. While these figures from Glacesuisse, the association of Swiss...

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Investec Test Series 2017: Press Conference, England vs. South Africa

2017-07-05

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Chaired by Nasser Hussain; Trevor Bayliss & Paul Farbrace, alongside SA legend Barry Richards launch the England v South Africa Investec Test Series which starts on the 6th of July.

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Investec social enterprise programme: The Canvas Café

2017-07-04

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Beyond Business is a multiple award-winning social enterprise incubation programme which Investec runs in partnership with the Bromley by Bow Centre. Here one of Beyond Business’ extraordinary social entrepreneurs, Ruth Rogers, discusses where her idea for The Canvas Café came from, and her journey to bring it to life. Find out more: https://www.investec.co.uk/about-investec/sustainability/people/people-united-kingdom/bromley-by-bow-centre.html

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Stuart Broad: An Out of the Ordinary story

2017-07-04

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To perform at the highest level requires a burning ambition, strong focus and unique skills. Qualities that Investec Ambassador Stuart Broad shares with us at Investec.

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The global luxury goods market and the e-tailing threat

2017-07-04

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Patrick Lawlor, senior content editor, and Thane Duff, senior analyst at Investec Wealth & Investment, discuss the global luxury goods market and the e-tailing threat.

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Swiss start-ups to enjoy huge cash boost

2017-07-04

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2017-07-04

On Friday 15 big names from banking, insurance, foundations and business signed a declaration to support the Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation, the NZZ am Sonntag reportedexternal link.

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Pagamenti più semplici durante lo shopping online | UBS TWINT

2017-07-04

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Si metta in forma e paghi i suoi acquisti online tramite smartphone: scannerizzi il codice QR, confermi l’importo… e via! UBS TWINT – Il suo portamonete digitale. Da scaricare subito. Per saperne di più: https://www.ubs.com/twint Disponibilità: per motivi legali UBS TWINT è destinata esclusivamente alle persone con residenza in Svizzera. L’utilizzo dell’app presuppone un numero …

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Inviare e richiedere denaro | UBS TWINT

2017-07-04

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Ha anticipato i soldi per un regalo in comune? Richieda comodamente la quota ai suoi amici tramite smartphone. Inviare denaro in modo rapido e sicuro con UBS TWINT. UBS TWINT – Il suo portamonete digitale. Da scaricare subito. Per saperne di più: https://www.ubs.com/twint Disponibilità: per motivi legali UBS TWINT è destinata esclusivamente alle persone con …

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Pagare ai distributori automatici Selecta | UBS TWINT

2017-07-04

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Finita la moneta? Nessun problema! Adesso ai distributori automatici Selecta paga bibite e snack senza contanti tramite smartphone. UBS TWINT – Il suo portamonete digitale. Da scaricare subito. Per saperne di più: https://www.ubs.com/twint Disponibilità: per motivi legali UBS TWINT è destinata esclusivamente alle persone con residenza in Svizzera. L’utilizzo dell’app presuppone un numero di cellulare …

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Einfacher online shoppen | UBS TWINT

2017-07-04

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Machen Sie sich fit und bezahlen Sie Ihre Online-Bestellungen jetzt ganz sportlich mit dem Smartphone: QR-Code scannen, Betrag bestätigen, fertig! UBS TWINT – Ihr digitales Portemonnaie. Jetzt downloaden. Erfahren Sie mehr: https://www.ubs.com/twint Verfügbarkeit: UBS TWINT richtet sich aus rechtlichen Gründen ausschliesslich an Personen mit Wohnsitz in der Schweiz. Zur Nutzung der App sind eine Schweizer …

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Bezahlen an der Kasse | UBS TWINT

2017-07-04

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Bezahlen Sie Ihre Einkäufe jetzt ganz einfach mit dem Smartphone. Und sammeln Sie dank Ihren hinterlegten Kundenkarten automatisch Treuepunkte. UBS TWINT – Ihr digitales Portemonnaie. Jetzt downloaden. Erfahren Sie mehr: https://www.ubs.com/twint Verfügbarkeit: UBS TWINT richtet sich aus rechtlichen Gründen ausschliesslich an Personen mit Wohnsitz in der Schweiz. Zur Nutzung der App sind eine Schweizer Mobiltelefonnummer …

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Am Automaten bezahlen | UBS TWINT

2017-07-04

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Kein Münz? Kein Problem. Ab sofort bezahlen Sie am Selecta-Automaten Getränke und Snacks bargeldlos mit dem Smartphone. UBS TWINT – Ihr digitales Portemonnaie. Jetzt downloaden. Erfahren Sie mehr: https://www.ubs.com/twint Verfügbarkeit: UBS TWINT richtet sich aus rechtlichen Gründen ausschliesslich an Personen mit Wohnsitz in der Schweiz. Zur Nutzung der App sind eine Schweizer Mobiltelefonnummer und ein …

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Geld senden und anfordern | UBS TWINT

2017-07-04

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Haben Sie das gemeinsame Geschenk besorgt? Fordern Sie den Anteil von Ihren Freunden ganz bequem per Smartphone an. Mit UBS TWINT schnell und sicher Geld senden. UBS TWINT – Ihr digitales Portemonnaie. Jetzt downloaden. Erfahren Sie mehr: https://www.ubs.com/twint Verfügbarkeit: UBS TWINT richtet sich aus rechtlichen Gründen ausschliesslich an Personen mit Wohnsitz in der Schweiz. Zur …

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Convenient online shopping | UBS TWINT

2017-07-04

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Get fit and use your smartphone to pay for your online orders without breaking a sweat: simply scan the QR code, confirm the amount, and you’re done! UBS TWINT – your digital wallet. Download now. Find out more: https://www.ubs.com/twint Availability: For legal reasons, UBS TWINT is available only to people domiciled in Switzerland. To use …

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