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The global luxury goods market and the e-tailing threat

2017-07-04

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Patrick Lawlor, senior content editor, and Thane Duff, senior analyst at Investec Wealth & Investment, discuss the global luxury goods market and the e-tailing threat.

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Switzerland most expensive in Europe, but not for everything says new study

2017-06-23

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2017-06-23

Few who have visited or lived in Switzerland will be particularly surprised to hear that Switzerland is the most expensive place in Europe. However the price differences are quite eye opening. The recently published Eurostat price level study ranks Switzerland as the most expensive overall, well ahead of second and third placed Iceland and Norway.

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For the first time many Swiss commercial apprenticeship positions to be left vacant

2017-06-22

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2017-06-22

Normally commercial apprenticeship positions in Switzerland are snapped up nearly one year in advance. However this year many will be left vacant according to Zurich newspaper NZZ am Sonntag.

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Tenacity: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Cricket is a game of pure tenacity, being fixed to your end goal of taking a wicket or reaching that boundary not matter what the other team throws at you. Investec ambassador Stuart Broad on how being tenacious helps his game

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Performance: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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You have to move with the times to stay at the top of the world stage. Cricket idol, Investec Ambassador Stuart Broad on constantly challenging himself to achieve his goals.

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Passion: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Investec Ambassador Stuart Broad on how passion brings our team together for one common goal – to win Test Matches for England.

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Innovation: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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To take a crucial wicket, you need to be innovative, to surprise your competitors, to bring out a skill they’ve never seen before. England Cricketer and Investec Ambassador Stuart Broad on the exciting Innovations happening in Test Cricket.

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Focus: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Focus can be the difference between winning and losing. Cricket great, Investec ambassador Stuart on how staying focused impacts his game.

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Drive: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Push forwards at all opportunities, have the belief in yourself to get where you want to be and stay there. Cricket icon, Investec ambassador Stuart Broad on being driven to achieve his goals, playing 100 Test Matches for England.

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Commitment: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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Commitment takes wickets and wins Test Matches. Investec Ambassador and Cricket legend Stuart Broad on how 100% commitment helps him achieve his goals.

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Ambition: Investec Test Series 2017

2017-06-21

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England Cricket star Stuart Broad on achieving his dream of playing Test Cricket. “Talent is nothing without ambition to always better your game, to want to win every match, you need to be extremely ambitious.”

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Experience Spectacular: The Investec Derby Festival 2017

2017-06-12

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The highlights from the 2017 Investec Derby Festival.

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The Investec Derby Festival: Experience Different

2017-05-26

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Strong relationships lead to success. They’re intuitive. They’re forward looking. They develop over time. This is how the winners of the greatest flat race in the world are created. The Investec Derby Festival. Experience different.

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Poverty in Switzerland has more to do with age than any other factor

2017-05-24

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2017-05-24

A recent report classifies 570,000 people in Switzerland as poor. This number represents 7% of the population, and relates to 2015. In 2014, the same percentage was 6.6%. The report, which looks only at income, defines as poor a single person with income less than CHF 2,239 per month or a family of four with income below CHF 3,984 per month.

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Swiss authorities concerned about health impact of certain chemicals

2017-05-23

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2017-05-23

A pilot bio-monitoring project in Switzerland will measure traces of pollutants and micronutrient and endocrine disruptors in organic samples. According to 20 Minutes, the impact of certain chemical products worries the authorities. The pilot project was launched last week by the executive branch of Switzerland’s government, known as the Federal Council.

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Strong Swiss franc could be over reckons currency strategist at UBS

2017-05-21

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2017-05-21

Tribune de Genève. After more than two years of a highly overvalued franc, relative to the euro, the currency should ease in the near term reckons Thomas Flury, senior currency strategist at UBS. He expects a euro to be worth 1.14 francs in 6 months and 1.16 within a year.

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6 Swiss regions in Europe’s 10 most prosperous

2017-05-20

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2017-05-20

Six Swiss regions make the top ten most prosperous regions of Europe measured in terms of GDP per person, according to an analysis by the University of Lausanne. The six Swiss regions are Zurich (3rd), Ticino (4th), Basel (5th), the region around Zug (6th), Bern-Solothurn (7th) and Suisse romande, Switzerland French-speaking region (8th).

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What are the top 3 reasons for M&A exit process failure?

2017-05-17

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Christian and his team conducted research tracking all companies that have been up for sale or mandated advisors spanning 10 years to uncover interesting insight and data into the M&A market and clients. Series two of Pulse Insight delves into the top 3 reasons why M&A deals fail and explores the possible solutions to prevent …

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Investec East Asian Basket

2017-05-17

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Investec’s new offshore investment – giving you a minimum return similar to a cash investment, plus double the returns of world markets.

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The Road to the Investec Derby: The Dante Stakes

2017-05-16

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All the key racing facts and figures you’ll need to know for the Investec Derby trials.

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