Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Sean Fitzpatrick on the Art of Winning

2017-08-30

by Investec

The former All Blacks captain shares five lessons that have made the All Blacks the world’s most successful sports team. Get all #InvestecWealth Forum insights here: http://invest.ec/2wWpkwK Sean Fitzpatrick, former All Blacks Captain and Chairman Laureus Sports Foundation, New Zealand, recently spoke about “The Art of Winning” at the Investec Wealth Forum in Cape Town …

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Investec Wealth Forum Global Investment View

2017-08-30

by Investec

The Investec Global Investment Strategy Group discusses the global market outlook for the next 18 months. Get more insights from the #InvestecWealth Forum here: invest.ec/2wWpkwK The Global Investment Strategy Group brings together the finest investment minds at Investec Wealth & Investment across the different geographies, to set the overarching positioning and investment strategy for the …

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Investec Wealth Forum Unplugged Session

2017-08-30

by Investec

Lesetja Kganyago, Stephen Koseff and Fani Titi on privatisation, inclusive growth and the crucial role of business in South Africa. All #InvestecWealth Forum insights here: invest.ec/2wWpkwK What role can business play in helping to solve South Africa’s economic and political woes? And what can it do in conjunction with government? These were some of the …

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Sunil Thakor: There’s opportunity in change

2017-08-30

by Investec

Sunil Thakor, one of the world’s best fund managers, on what he looks for investment opportunities. Get all #InvestecWealth Forum insights here: http://invest.ec/2wWpkwK “The world might be a scary place, but for investors, that’s a good thing, because it means there are opportunities to identify growth companies that can become sustainable leaders in their field. …

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The Swiss who sends satellites into space

2017-08-26

by Swissinfo

Daniel Neuenschwander oversees the launching of rockets taking satellites into space. The 42-year-old is the first Swiss director at the European Space Agency, ESA. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) Since the foundation of the European Space Agency, ESA over 40 years ago, Switzerland has collaborated on developing rockets and research programmes, and contributes to ESA’s budget. Since September 2016, ESA has also had a Swiss …

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Why language is not just about talking

2017-08-25

by Swissinfo

Tama Vakeesan was born in Switzerland – to Tamil parents from Sri Lanka. This week, she visits a summer camp for young Vietnamese people growing up in Switzerland and talks to camp leader, Tri, about the importance of language, not only as a means of communication but also as part of one’s identity. (SRF Kulturplatz/swissinfo.ch) …

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Börsen-Talk vom 25. August 2017

2017-08-24

by Cash

Im Börsen-Talk äussert sich cash-Guru Alfred Herbert zum Verlauf der Börsen und sagt Anlegern, ob sie lange gut gelaufene Aktien nun verkaufen sollen oder nicht.

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Have you heard of Unspunnen?

2017-08-24

by Swissinfo

Every dozen years or so, crowds flock to the Unspunnen Festival that features the best of Swiss traditions: alphorn music, Schwingen wrestling, flag throwing and a feat of strength to see who can throw an 83.5kg stone the furthest. This year it’s in Interlaken. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation …

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Nobel prize-winning Swiss surgeon celebrated

2017-08-24

by Swissinfo

Theodor Kocher, who died 100 years ago, was the first Swiss to win a Nobel Prize in medicine and was the founder of modern surgery. He was internationally famous, thanks to his research into the thyroid gland. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland …

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Japan’s Swiss-style nuclear bunkers

2017-08-24

by Swissinfo

With nearby North Korea stepping up missile launches and nuclear tests, people in Japan are preparing for the worst by building private nuclear shelters using Swiss technology. (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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Alfred Egg, Leiter Schaden Axa Winterthur

2017-08-24

by Cash

Schadenspezialist Alfred Egg über Chancen und Risiken des autonomen Fahrens.

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Walter Oberhänsli, CEO Zur Rose

2017-08-23

by Cash

Im Interview mit cash äussert sich Zur-Rose-Chef Walter Oberhänsli zum mageren Kursverlauf der Aktie und erklärt, weshalb Zur Rose eine Strategie mit stationären Apotheken verfolgt.

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Pagare ai distributori automatici con il codice QR | UBS TWINT

2017-08-22

by UBS Switzerland AG

UBS TWINT – il suo portamonete digitale Pagare con lo smartphone in modo semplice e sicuro. Gratuitamente. Anche senza conto UBS. Quali funzioni offre UBS TWINT? – Inviare e richiedere denaro in modo rapido e sicuro – Pagare gli acquisti alla Coop e accumulare superpunti – Pagamenti online semplificati – Acquistare gli snack senza contanti …

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