Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Exclusive: John Mauldin in DC for Trump’s Inauguration

2017-01-23

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Finding your roots after adoption

2017-01-21

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Mischa Steiner is adopted. For a long time the 44-year-old from Basel didn’t want to know about his South Korean roots and biological family. The film “Reset Restart” documents how he began his quest to find out more about his identity and discover a new homeland later in life. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international …

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How dry conditions are damaging forests

2017-01-20

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The second half of the year in Switzerland has been exceptionally dry. The trees are suffering as a result, as an ailing forest is more susceptible to fungi and beetles. (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 …

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Thomas Meyer, Schweiz-Chef von Accenture

2017-01-19

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Maschinen sollen den Menschen immer mehr einfache Jobs abnehmen. Thomas Meyer, Schweiz-Chef von Accenture, sieht das als Chance, wie er im Video-Interview sagt. Doch er rechnet mit vermehrtem Widerstand.

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A Recession-Proof Industry That Few Investors Know

2017-01-18

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Subscribe to Patrick Watson’s free weekly column, Connecting the Dots, at Mauldin Economics: http://bit.ly/2jIKatg

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Investec – Design Your Future

2017-01-17

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Whether you require our assistance in isolation, or whether you would like for us to partner with your existing advisers, Investec Wealth & Investment can be of valuable assistance to you in relation to the financial planning process. Speak with us today: http://bit.ly/2ixf4qU

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Schools try to smooth waves in Muslim swimming controversy

2017-01-17

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How do schools cope with Muslim families who want to prevent their daughters from attending swimming lessons? Swiss public television, SRF, talked to school principals and an imam about the controversy. (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 …

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We Are All Low-Skilled Workers Now

2017-01-13

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Subscribe to Patrick Watson’s free weekly column, Connecting the Dots, at Mauldin Economics: http://bit.ly/2jIKatg

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Holiday homes going out of fashion

2017-01-13

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For a year now, laws have been in force preventing new holiday homes from being built in most tourist areas. After the rules were tightened, it was thought prices would rise as supply fell. But this has not been the case.(SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role …

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Contrarian Market Predictions for 2017 from Jared Dillian

2017-01-12

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Subscribe to Jared Dillian’s free weekly column, The 10th Man, at Mauldin Economics: http://bit.ly/2jh2yL0

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Dirk Müller, “Mr. Dax” und Börsen-Expert

2017-01-12

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Für Dirk Müller, alias «Mr. Dax», werden die Aktienmärkte 2017 dank US-Impulsen erst steigen, dann bergab gehen – dies ebenfalls wegen der USA. Und «Schwarze Schwäne» könnten Anlegern ebenfalls um die Ohren fliegen.

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Swiss technology in smartphones

2017-01-11

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It’s a decade since the iPhone was launched and at least four Swiss companies have reason to celebrate the success that changed the mobile phone landscape. (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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Ulrich Tilgner, Nahost-Experte

2017-01-11

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Europa wird in 100 Jahren wegen der hohen Zuwanderung ganz anders aussehen, sagt der langjährige Kriegsreporter und Nahost-Experte Ulrich Tilgner im cash-Video-Interview. Abschottung werde nicht funktionieren.

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What income products do Investec Structured Products currently offer?

2017-01-10

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Colin Brockman, a BDM at Investec Structured Products discusses our current product offerings in this short video interview.

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Can Structured Products be used as a viable alternative to annuities?

2017-01-10

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Colin Brockman, a BDM at Investec Structured Products discusses whether Structured Products can be used as a viable alternative to annuities in retirement?

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What is Investec’s current credit rating?

2017-01-10

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Colin Brockman, a BDM at Investec Structured Products talks about Investec’s improved credit rating.

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Börsen-Talk vom 23. Dezember 2016

2017-01-06

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cash-Guru Alfred Herbert ist überzeugt, dass sich die im 2016 abgestraften Defensivaktien bald erholen werden. Er sagt im cash-Börsen-Talk, auf welche Branche er nächstes Jahr setzt und bei welchem Preis er Silber kauft.

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Fritz Zurbrügg: Vizepräsident des Nationalbank-Direktoriums

2017-01-06

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Steigende Hypothekarzinsen wirken aus Sicht von SNB-Vizedirektor Fritz Zurbrügg Verzerrungen am Immobilienmarkt entgegen. Dazu brauche es aber weiterhin disziplinierte Hypothekarbanken, fordert der Währungshüter.

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Who cares if cuckoo clocks are not a Swiss invention?

2017-01-05

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Contrary to popular belief, cuckoo clocks did not originate in Switzerland. They were first made in Germans, who continue to dominate the market for high quality wooden clocks. (Julie Hunt, 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 …

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FRIEDMAN: Russia’s Done the US a Favor in Syria

2016-12-29

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