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Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Cows continue to suffer for ‘beauty ideal’

2018-04-12

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Cow shows are public festivals in Switzerland. Everyone wants to lead the most beautiful cow into the ring, doing her hair, rubbing her with lotion, using sprays to make her glisten. But this year people are nervous at Expo Bulle, the Swiss National Holstein and Red Holstein Show. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of …

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The little boat that cleans the ocean

2018-04-12

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A Swiss skipper’s solution to clean the oceans. Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current affairs and the wider world. Keep up to date and watch the videos wherever you are, whenever you like. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland …

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Marc Walder, CEO von Ringier

2018-04-11

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Ringier konnte 2017 den operativen Gewinn steigern, nicht aber den Umsatz. Unter dem Strich gabs sogar rote Zahlen. CEO Marc Walder äussert sich im Gespräch mit cash zum Ergebnis und zur Zukunft der Werbeallianz Admeira.

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Why does health insurance in Switzerland keep on getting more and more expensive?

2018-04-10

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Why does health insurance in Switzerland keep on getting more and more expensive? Nouvo brings you short videos about Switzerland, Swiss current affairs and the wider world. Keep up to date and watch the videos wherever you are, whenever you like. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role …

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cash-Talk vom 6. April 2018

2018-04-06

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Laut Hypotheken-Vermittler Giampiero Brundia können Immobilienbesitzer noch lange mit tiefen Zinsen rechnen. Bei der Wahl der richtigen Strategie gelte es allerdings einiges zu beachten, sagt er im cash-Talk.

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Four ways to get your employees “change fit”

2018-04-05

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There’s a reason why 84% of companies fail at digital transformation. Mike Perk, MD of WWC, shared four ways to future-proof your employees. Speaking at a recent Investec Cash Investments Business Matters event, Mike Perk, from digital transformation advisory firm World Wide Creative (WWC), highlighted four important steps to manage digital change in your organisation. …

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Thomas Eisenring, Hochdorf

2018-04-05

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Der Milchverarbeiter Hochdorf verfolgt ehrgeizig Wachstum, steckt aber auch in einer Übergangsphase. Im Interview mit cash sagt CEO Thomas Eisenring, worauf sich Firma und die Anleger dabei einstellen müssen.

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French-speaking Swiss artists take the rap scene by storm

2018-04-04

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In the past, the French-speaking Swiss rap scene was dominated by Sens Unik and Stress. Today’s stars are Slimka, Makala and Di-Meh. What makes their music so popular? (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 …

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Bringing everyone to the table

2018-04-03

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When politics polarise, solutions become difficult and blockades form. How to cope? Get people together and let them speak freely. — 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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Budget Speech 2018 – insights from Investec.

2018-03-29

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A panel of Investec experts summarises the outcomes of the 2018 Budget Speech, and the effects on business and the consumer. Journalist and political commentator, Justice Malala, chairs the panel consisting of Annabel Bishop, Investec chief economist; David Gracey, head of currency and derivatives trading at Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking (ICIB), and Ronelle Hutchinson, …

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Börsen-Talk vom 29. März 2018

2018-03-29

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Christian Gattiker, Leiter Research Bank Julius Bär, schätzt die Perspektiven der Schweizer Börsenschwergewichte Nestlé, Novartis und Roche ein.

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Rising yields and inflation expectations in developed nations

2018-03-29

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Aside from the concern over governance at our SOEs, what are the biggest risks facing SA’s macro environment in 2018? Investec’s Ronelle Hutchinson says that even though the SA dynamic has improved, the global environment is shifting, and a rish factor for South Africa is the change in liquidity dynamic. Annabel Bishop adds: Looking at …

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Budget Speech 2018: Domestic risk assets attractive to foreign investors

2018-03-29

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Will SA benefit from the increasing popularity of emerging market equities? With emerging markets back in favour, Ronelle Hutchinson, Investec portfolio manager believes South African equities will also see investment. With recent positive developments, she says there is potential for inflows into the local equity market. Get more insights from the Investec #Budget2018 panel discussion …

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Budget Speech 2018 and the sluggish GDP growth in South Africa – insights from Investec

2018-03-29

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Are we in the losing zone? Celebrating 1.5% GDP growth shows how far we’ve fallen behind, says Investec’s David Gracey. He puts this down to the country missing out on a decade of activity. “1.5% does nothing for us; we’re farming backwards; our population growth is higher than that!” Get more insights from the Investec …

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Budget Speech 2018: VAT and the expected effects of the tax increases on the CPI

2018-03-29

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What is the impact on businesses and the consumer? CPI inflation is unlikely to drop below the 5% mark for the medium term, says Investec’s Annabel Bishop, so the Reserve Bank is not going to rush into any interest rate cuts. She adds that the VAT increase is a small one, which, on a global …

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Investec insights: Budget Speech 2018 and the president’s “New Dawn”

2018-03-29

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What’s more impoprtant? Ensuring that the rand is strong, or that we can meaningfully impact people’s lives? Investec’s David Gracey reminds us not to lose sight of what’s key for South Africa’s economy. The behaviour of the rand and interest rates are symptoms of the activity in the broader economy. What we need to hone …

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GB Hockey: new squad, same hunger.

2018-03-27

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Team GB’s gold medal-winning women’s hockey team changed their sport. But the pursuit of more success drove them to renew the squad. Maintaining that hunger is key to winning in the future. #TogetherAsOne https://invest.ec/2Lv3qHG

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What won’t change In your business?

2018-03-27

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By focusing on client value, you can align with trends and technology to deliver that value, says digital guru David Duarte at #BusinessMatters In a world of exponentially growing technology, it’s hard to know where to start your company’s digital transformation journey. Speaking at a recent Investec Cash Investment’s #BusinessMatters event in Johannesburg, David Duarte, …

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Swiss camera set to capture life on Mars

2018-03-26

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In 2021, a European rover is set to roll over the surface of Mars in the search for traces of life. At its heart is a Swiss camera, currently being tested in (almost) Martian conditions. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and …

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How to make friends with a Swiss person

2018-03-26

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Misinformed stereotype or stark reality? Whichever way round it is, how to make friends with the Swiss is a topic for most expats at some point during their time here. This animated guide lays out some ground rules for forming friendships with the Swiss – all with a heavy dose of humour. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) — …

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