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Why the Chairman of Investec’s Global Investment Strategy Group is a China bull

2017-12-11

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Despite a general dim view of China’s growth, the Chairman of Investec’s Global Investment Strategy Group believes that the Chinese economic miracle is far from over. In an interview at the recent #InvestecWealth Forum, John Haynes, Chairman of the Global Investment Strategy group, Investec Wealth & Investment, UK, said “I would only worry about the …

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Why the best time to buy resources is when people don’t like them

2017-12-11

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Gold and uranium are favourite commodities of 2016’s Top Performing Global Equity Manager. Unfashionable resources, in particular gold and uranium, are favourite commodities of Dave Iben, Chief Investment Officer of Kopernik Global Investors USA. At the recent #InvestecWealth Forum, Iben, one of 18 exceptional fund managers in Investec’s World Axis Fund, spoke about why “commodities …

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The top three risks on the global investment horizon in 2018

2017-12-11

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Transition risk, rising inflation and populism top the agenda of Investec’s Global Investment Strategy Group. 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 investment portfolios of clients. In this video interview at the …

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Switzerland’s “harmful tax regime” gets it on EU grey list

2017-12-09

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2017-12-09

This week EU Finance ministers came out with a list of countries it thinks don’t measure up to its definition of good tax behaviour. There are two categories: blacklist and so-called “grey list”. Black is bad and grey is heading toward good, but not yet there. Switzerland is on the “grey list”.

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Switzerland’s 1.3 billion franc payment to EU proves divisive

2017-11-27

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2017-11-27

EU Switzerland
Switzerland’s deal with the EU involves a financial contribution. The sum announced by the Federal Council is CHF 1.3 billion over the next 10 years.The arrangement, announced on Thursday to coincide with a visit by european commission president Jean-Claude Juncker, extends a previous 10 year deal.

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Stress rises among Swiss workers

2017-11-26

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2017-11-26

Luis Pablo Escoto Hernandez
A recent report by Travail.Suisse shows around 40% of Swiss workers report feeling often or very often stressed by their work.Stress and emotional exhaustion is a daily reality for many says Travail.Suisse. Between 2015 and 2017, the percentage suffering work related stress or emotional exhaustion has risen from 38% to 48%.

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Finding investment opportunities in a turbulent world

2017-11-24

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Leading fund manager gives examples of how to position yourself on the right side of change. Watch full #InvestecWealth Forum video: http://invest.ec/2zyP9b2

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Investec’s 2017 Annual Secondaries Conference: key takeaways

2017-11-13

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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

2017-11-13

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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?

2017-11-13

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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

2017-11-13

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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

2017-11-13

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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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Switzerland moves closer to female board quotas

2017-11-10

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2017-11-10

Seats
This week, Switzerland moved closer to requiring minimum percentages of women on company boards and management teams. A parliamentary commission came out in support of the Federal Council’s plan to require greater gender balance in the boardrooms of Switzerland’s large listed companies.

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Simon Brown and Japie Lubbe unpack the Investec Offshore Protected Share

2017-10-30

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Simon Brown and Japie Lubbe of Investec discuss the Investec Offshore Protected Share.

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One billion franc Swiss winter Olympic bid sparks backlash

2017-10-22

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2017-10-22

Mountain
On Wednesday, Switzerland’s Federal Council said it would stand behind the country’s winter Olympic bid to the tune of nearly one billion francs, according to newspaper 20 Minutes. The town of Sion, in Valais, is throwing its Olympic hat into the ring as the centerpiece for the 2026 winter games. Other cantons would also host certain events. In autumn 2019, a choice will be made between Sion, and other possible contenders, including Innsbruck...

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Investec CA Scholarship Programme

2017-10-20

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If you want to study towards a CA(SA), applying for a full scholarship through Investec may be one of your smartest moves yet. The Investec CA Scholarship is based on merit and offers holistic support, access to mentors and exam technique specialists as well as the opportunity to attend CA Pathfinder, Investec CA Events, and … Continue...

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Investec Australia Property Fund Queen Street property

2017-10-10

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324 Queen Street Brisbane is jointly owned by Investec Australia Property Fund and Abacus Property Group who each own a 50% stake in the asset.

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Investec Test Series 2018 Farewell

2017-09-14

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England’s 2-1 victory over West Indies, sealed in the final Test at Lord’s, brings the Investec Test Series to a close for 2017. With it, our association with Test cricket ends too, and we can look back on a period of great success, driven by our Out of the Ordinary attitude.

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Swiss mobile roaming charges – a glimmer of hope

2017-09-14

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2017-09-14

Switzerland’s federal council, the country’s seven-person executive or cabinet, has come up with a plan to cut those exorbitant mobile roaming phone bills that many of us return home to after trips abroad, an experience which hurts even more now roaming charges have been eliminated for EU residents.

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The number of Swiss brewers continues to rise despite declining beer consumption

2017-09-09

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2017-09-09

Beer
A recent report shows a 2% drop in average Swiss beer consumption in 2016. Over the last 20 years it has dropped 4% to 54.9 litres per person. On its own this would be no cause for alarm, however in 2016, the number of breweries in Switzerland rose by 21% to 753. Since 2011, the number is up 118% from 345. The website bov.ch lists 794 breweries in Switzerland so it is possible that the number has grown further since government statistics were...

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