Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Victoria Mio, Fondsmanagerin bei Robeco

Die China-Spezialistin über den Reiz chinesischer Aktieninvestments.

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Digitaltag 2017 I UBS Schweiz

Die Digitalisierung schenkt uns viele Vorteile. Fast alles ist heute von überall aus möglich. Einfacher, schneller und auch sicherer denn je – sofern Sie wenige Grundsätze befolgen. Der UBS Security Check hilft Ihnen, Ihre Sicherheit im Internet weiter zu erhöhen: https://www.ubs.com/microsites/security-check/de/

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UBS Security Check

Alles für Ihre digitale Sicherheit. Die Digitalisierung schenkt uns viele Vorteile. Fast alles ist heute von überall aus möglich. Einfacher, schneller und auch sicherer denn je – sofern Sie wenige Grundsätze befolgen. Dieser Security Check hilft Ihnen, Ihre Sicherheit im Internet weiter zu erhöhen. Mehr über UBS Security Check: https://ubs.com/securitycheck

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James Sym, Fondsmanager Schroders

Fondsmanager James Sym macht derzeit einen Bogen um Schweizer Aktien – mit zwei Ausnahmen. Im Interview mit cash nennt er seine Lieblingsbank und stellt eine walisische «Apple-Aktie» vor.

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cash-Talk vom 10. November 2017

Schweizer Immobilien sind bei Investoren nach wie vor sehr beliebt. Experte Donato Scognamiglio sieht bei der Suche nach Rendite aber zusehends Risiken auftauchen, wie er im cash-Talk sagt.

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Manufacturing returning to Switzerland thanks to automation

Exactly how machines replacing human labour will affect the future job market remains unknown. But manufacturing making a comeback in Switzerland is one unexpected and welcome consequence. (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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Tamil street food, all chopped up

Tama Vakeesan was born in Switzerland to Tamil parents from Sri Lanka. This week, she meets up with Thileeban, who talks about his difficult start to life here in Switzerland. These days, apart from selling Sri Lankan street food, he’s also involved in film production. (SRF Kulturplatz/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). …

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Why Tama’s role models are all women

Tama Vakeesan was born in Switzerland to Tamil parents from Sri Lanka. Her role models are all female: singers, stand-up comedians,YouTubers and Disney characters. Here’s why she thinks they’re heroes. (SRF Kulturplatz/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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The grassroots fight for biodiversity

The spread of non-native plant species is one of the greatest threats to Switzerland’s biodiversity. In a pilot project, the Canton of Zurich is coordinating the fight against the 20 most invasive plants over a wide stretch of Reppischtal. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to …

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How Switzerland is affected by female circumcision

What is female circumcision and how much of a problem is it in Switzerland? 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 …

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Investec’s 2017 Annual Secondaries Conference: key takeaways

Interesting debate and insightful views engendered a spirit of innovation and a deeper understanding of the role of innovation in the secondaries market. Listen to what our experts and clients had to say about our recent conference.

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The role of debt in the secondaries market

Innovation will play a key role as the market continues to develop and mature. Hear our experts’ thoughts on the role of debt in that innovation.

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How is the secondaries market evolving?

Listen to our experts’ thoughts on how the secondaries market has evolved to include more bespoke, specialist financing solutions, with deals growing in complexity.

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Reviewing leverage in the secondaries market

Leverage is an important part of the toolset for secondaries, but isn’t appropriate in every circumstance. Our experts explain why.

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The importance of innovation in the secondaries market

Our experts talk about the role of competition and how innovation has shaped the way deals are structured, ensuring they drive both value and the right risk-reward balance.

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Swiss wind power at a standstill

Following the vote in favour of Energy Strategy 2050, the government announced its target of building up to 800 wind turbines. To reach this goal, twenty new wind turbines would need to go up each year until 2050. Yet not a single wind farm was built this year. What’s behind this lack of progress? (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of …

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Börsen-Talk vom 3. November 2017

Kleinkapitalisierte Aktien aus den USA gelten als Fiebermesser für die Weltwirtschaft. Welches sind ihre Perspektiven? Amerika-Experte Thorsten Becker gibt Auskunft und nennt seine Lieblingsaktien.

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Polish economic hub: a threat to Swiss jobs?

Over the past ten years, Wroclaw in Poland has become such an important economic hub that direct flights there are now offered from Zurich. (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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Hip-Hop: a migrant thing?

Tama Vakeesan was born in Switzerland to Tamil parents from Sri Lanka. This week she talks to Ugi, an ethnic Kurd born in Switzerland, about the links between Hip-Hop and migration. (SRF Kulturplatz/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 …

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Markus Gygax, CEO der Valiant Bank

Die Neunmonatszahlen der Valiant Bank überzeugen die Anleger. Im Video-Interview sagt CEO Markus Gygax, ob er sich Negativzinsen für Sparer vorstellen kann und wieso er im Immobilienmarkt nicht mehr Marktanteile sucht.

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