Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Insights from Shelley Russell on legacy and playing for her country

2020-06-10

by Investec

Shelley Russell who’s played over 300 caps for South Africa and heads up the Investec Hockey Academy recently announced that she is expecting her first child and will be taking a break from competitive hockey. Cindy Poluta asks her what she thinks she’ll be remembered for. This was originally published in 2019. https://invest.ec/37eoZYN

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Shining a light of female hockey talent

2020-06-10

by Investec

Sports presenter Cindy Poluta interviews former SA hockey player & Investec Hockey Academy coach, Sulette Damons, on her decade long career and what advice she’d give young women wanting to achieve their potential. This was originally published in 2019. https://invest.ec/2BQsMji

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Proud sponsors of rivalry

2020-06-10

by Investec

Investec has been the proud sponsors of Investec Super Rugby for a ten years. In this video we celebrate a decade of enabling international rugby, with a nod to the power of rivalry in pushing boundaries and performance. Rivalry takes the game from better to best. This video was first published in April 2020. https://invest.ec/30pAUS3

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Investec’s approach strategy to further SDGs

2020-06-10

by Investec

Fani Titi, Investec joint CEO is one of only two South Africans to join a group of global leaders tasked with freeing up trillions of dollars from the private sector to finance the Sustainable Development Goals. In this video first published on 30 Oct 2019, Titi explains Investec’s approach to furthering the SDGs. https://invest.ec/2UvzUrU

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The impact of Covid-19 on business leadership

2020-06-10

by Investec

The world of work is being profoundly impacted by the Coronavirus. Leaders and corporate heads must adapt to the ‘new norm’, but what does that entail? And what’s required from businesses to deliver and thrive? Investec’s global People and Organisation (HR) functions reflect on how Covid-19 is changing the role of a leader and how …

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The impact of Covid-19 on the world of work

2020-06-10

by Investec

The world of work is being profoundly impacted by the Coronavirus. Shifts in recruitment practices, working hours, leadership requirements, and how corporates value and reward employees are just some of the things that could change in the working world post Covid-19. An insight into what Investec leaders hope will change in a post Covid-19 world. …

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Invested in the next generation of women

2020-06-10

by Investec

Investec is invested in the next generation of women. Through initiatives like the Investec Hockey Academy and St Mary’s Investec Hockey Festival we provide opportunities for young women to reach their sporting potential and in doing so, raise the profile of women’s sport. https://invest.ec/2Aj6czl

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Investec women’s golf 2020

2020-06-10

by Investec

Investec are the title sponsor of the Investec South African Women’s Open, the Investec Order of Merit and have backed many women players on their rise to the top. Investec South African Women’s Open, Westlake Golf Club, 11 – 14 March 2020. Find out more: https://invest.ec/2BTENVj

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Investec is invested in the next generation of women

2020-06-10

by Investec

Watch as three aspiring professional golfers, step into the light of the women who’ve gone before them. Invested in women, the future, each other. https://invest.ec/3f2FLwo

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Coronavirus: WHO changes advice on masks

2020-06-10

by Le News

2020-06-10

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently changed its advice on face masks. It now recommends healthy people wear them in public when social distancing is not possible, stating that they could provide a barrier for potentially infectious droplets.

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Coronavirus: Switzerland to reopen borders with EU, EFTA and UK on 15 June

2020-06-09

by Le News

2020-06-09

Switzerland recently announced that it will lift existing entry restrictions with all EU and EFTA nations and the UK on 15 June 2020. In mid-May the Swiss government announced plans to fully reopen borders with France, Germany and Austria. On 2 June 2020, it decided to hold off on a full reopening of borders with Italy despite Italy’s decision to fully reopen its borders with Switzerland on 3 June 2020.

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Is the lack of inflight social distancing on SWISS airlines a risk?

2020-06-07

by Le News

2020-06-07

Over two days last week, Thailand reported a score of new coronavirus cases. All were Thai nationals returning by air from the Middle East. Otherwise, there have been almost no new community or ‘inside country’ cases since mid-May.

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Coronavirus: Switzerland holds off on open borders with Italy

2020-06-06

by Le News

2020-06-06

Switzerland’s Federal Council announced on June 2 that it plans to maintain border restrictions with Italy until further notice as a reciprocal border arrangement with Italy would be premature.

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Curveball

2020-06-05

by Investec

What happens when life throws you a curveball like a disruptive virus? From digital acceleration to dealing with isolation, gaining new skills and supporting others, the world has changed – irrevocably and in ways we could never have imagined. Young professionals and influencers share their insights and with host, Maps Maponyane. The Curveball panel comprises Dennis Ngango, Asha Ranchod Patel, Bilqees Baker, and Deborah Mutemwa-Tumbo. Follow...

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