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Q&A with George Friedman | 04/05/16

2016-04-05

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Send your questions for George Friedman to Mauldin Economics on Twitter (@mauldinecon) with the hashtag #TWIG. Every week, we’ll pick the most interesting questions and have George Friedman answer them in this video series. Stay tuned!

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Aircraft wreckage discovered 70 years later

2016-04-05

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Divers have found a historic aircraft in Lake Lucerne, which crashed in 1941 and was deemed lost – until today. (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 …

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Johann Gevers, CEO und Gründer der Monetas AG

2016-04-05

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Johann Gevers erklärt,  was Kryptofinanz-Technologie ist und wieso ausgerechnet in Zug ein «Crypto Valley» entstehen soll.

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Irish rugby greats join us at Investec Dublin

2016-04-04

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Irish rugby alumni Ronan O’Gara and Gordon D’Arcy recently joined us in our Dublin offices, giving their insights on the game and sharing some of their fondest rugby memories

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English Cricketers in Nyanga: An Out of the Ordinary Challenge

2016-04-03

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Young Nyanga footballers challenge the touring English cricket team to a game of football on their turf. Find out what happened when two unlikely opponents met at the Nyanga stadium, for a day of football, fun and changing of perspectives. Be inspired. See more #OutoftheOrdinary stories at www.liveoutoftheordinary.com

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Church bells ring out in harmony

2016-04-03

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The 118 church bells of St. Gallen are now to be used for a neo-romantic church bell concert. But the organisers will have to overcome a number of obstacles before the world premiere in the summer. (SRF/swissinfo) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on …

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The dark side of Benzodiazepine

2016-03-29

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Benzodiazepine is a class of tranquillisers used to relieve cramps, dissipate anxiety and help with sleep disorders. But as this report finds, addiction can become a dangerous side effect. (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 …

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Börsen-Talk vom 24. März 2016

2016-03-24

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cash-Guru Alfred Herbert geht nicht von einem länger anhaltenden Abwärtszyklus an den Aktienmärkten aus, wie er im Börsen-Talk sagt. Über die Strategie der Credit Suisse hat er eine klare Meinung.

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Paul McGinley: An Out of the Ordinary Leader

2016-03-24

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Being the hunter beats being the hunted. Paul McGinley, 2014 winning Ryder Cup captain, explains how he inspired his golf team to not only meet expectations, but to smash them. Be inspired. See more #OutoftheOrdinary stories at www.liveoutoftheordinary.com

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Bertine Strauss: An Out of the Ordinary Golfing Wonderkid

2016-03-24

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From hitting golf balls through windows to smashing the LPGA, Bertine Strauss shares the Out of the Ordinary story of how she became one of South Africa’s most promising young golfers. Where some may see humble beginnings, we see remarkable inspiration. Be inspired. See more #OutoftheOrdinary stories at www.liveoutoftheordinary.com

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Investec Rhino Lifeline: An Out of the Ordinary battle against poaching

2016-03-24

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The main aim of the Investec Rhino Lifeline is to raise awareness around the rhino crisis. Watch as English cricketers, Stuart Broad and Steven Finn, experience rhino in their natural habitat, with the goal to take the battle against poaching back home. Be inspired. See more #OutoftheOrdinary stories at www.liveoutoftheordinary.com

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Marina Walsh: An Out of the Ordinary Artist

2016-03-24

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According to Marina Walsh, one of the biggest challenges is to sculpt a horse. Discover how sculptor Marina Walsh overcame the challenge and crafted her inspiration into the Investec Day of Dreams trophy. Be inspired. See more #OutoftheOrdinary stories at www.liveoutoftheordinary.com

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George Friedman: Brussels Attacks Prove Europe Can’t Stop Terrorism

2016-03-23

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George Friedman writes the free weekly column “This Week in Geopolitics” (http://www.mauldineconomics.com/subscribe-twig) for Mauldin Economics. Subscribe now and get an in-depth view of the forces that will drive events and investors in the next year, decade, or even a century from now. — Geopolitical expert George Friedman wasn’t surprised when terror struck Brussels this week. …

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Amlan Roy, Head of Demographics and Pensions Research bei der Credit Suisse

2016-03-23

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Weshalb die Produktivität ins Stocken geraten ist und wie sie wieder erhöht werden kann, erklärt Amlan Roy, Demographie-Experte der CS, im cash-Video-Interview. Auch spricht er über die Folgen von Jugendarbeitslosigkeit.

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Dan Kemp, Anlagechef von Morningstar

2016-03-22

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Notenbanken und die China-Entwicklung lenken Investoren nur vor den wahren Fakten ab, meint Dan Kemp von Morningstar. Der Anlagechef sagt im cash-Interview auch, in welchen unbeliebten Märkten die grossen Chancen liegen

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Michael Krautzberger, Anleihenspezialist Blackrock

2016-03-21

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Was die Vorteile von Helikoptergeld sein könnten, erklärt Michael Krautzberger, Anleihenexperte bei Blackrock, im cash-Interview. Ausserdem sagt er, weshalb der jüngste EZB-Entscheid in seinen Augen sinnvoll war.

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George Friedman: Putin’s Syria Retreat Was a Favor to the US

2016-03-18

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George Friedman writes the free weekly column “This Week in Geopolitics” (http://www.mauldineconomics.com/subscribe-twig) for Mauldin Economics. Subscribe now and get an in-depth view of the forces that will drive events and investors in the next year, decade, or even a century from now. — News that Russian President Vladimir Putin had ordered a Russian air wing …

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Investec | Coaching for Conservation Wildlife Walk

2016-03-18

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Coaching for Conservation hosted its first Grade 7 Wildlife Walk. We were delighted to see the extent to which children had remembered information they had been taught in previous years, and had internalised C4C’s mantra of respect for self, others and the environment. This evidenced by how their attitudes and behaviour had changed since participating …

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Börsen-Talk vom 17. März 2016

2016-03-17

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Caroline Hilb kommentiert den Zinsentscheid der SNB.

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Christian Buhl, CEO Geberit

2016-03-15

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Viele Investoren hätten von Geberit eine grosszügigere Dividendenerhöhung für 2015 erwartet. CEO Christian Buhl nimmt im cash-Video-Interview Stellung zur Höhe der Ausschüttung an die Aktionäre.

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