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UBS handed setback in $2 billion mortgage buy-back lawsuit

2016-09-07

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2016-09-07

UBS New York
A UBS Group AG unit was found by a federal judge to have violated some contracts with mortgage-backed securities trusts that hold loans, putting it at risk of having to buy back more loans or pay damages in a $2 billion lawsuit. U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel Tuesday ruled that UBS Real Estate Securities Inc. had breached warranties on 13 of 20 loans in the trusts that were introduced into evidence in a three-week trial in Manhattan in May.

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Unpacking transparency in investment products with Investec’s Brian McMillan

2016-09-07

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The investment industry is changing. Investors are demanding less complex products with transparent structures. Visit www.investec.co.za/titans for more.

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Call accounts and fixed deposits | What is the Investec difference?

2016-09-06

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Investec’s Call & Fixed deposit offers your business the opportunity to earn an exceptional return on your surplus cash, with no fees and a dedicated dealer. Find out more: http://invest.ec/2cw78mH

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European and Swiss stocks higher on bank rally

2016-09-03

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2016-09-03

SMI vs. MSCI World Week September 2
The Swiss Market Index, along with other European markets, is trading slightly higher this week after financials rallied on merger and acquisition rumors and hopes for improved growth. European banks, the industry group battered the most so far this year, lead gains after it emerged that Deutsche Bank AG and Commerzbank AG executives held talks about a potential merger in early August this year.

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Swiss banks cut 4.1 percent of local jobs in first half as profit falls

2016-09-03

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2016-09-03

Banks in Switzerland reduced their domestic workforce by 4.1 percent in the first half as companies combined and made cost cuts to stem declining profitability, a survey by the nation’s main bank association showed.

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Market round up – all eyes on Jackson Hole

2016-08-26

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2016-08-26

The Swiss Market Index along with global stocks are trading flat this week ahead of Federal Reserve’s Janet Yellen’s Friday speech at the central bank’s annual Jackson Hole Summit.

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Negative interest pushes Switzerland’s 2016 budget into positive territory

2016-08-25

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2016-08-25

Switzerland’s budget for 2016 is looking better than expected. Instead of a shortfall of CHF 0.5 billion, the latest figures forecast a surplus of CHF 1.7 billion. Overall income was up CHF 1.2 billion and costs were down CHF 1.0 billion. This CHF 2.2 billion shift took the annual forecast from CHF -0.5 billion to CHF 1.7 billion. The biggest driver of the change was the effect of negative interest rates.

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GB Women’s Hockey – Gold Medallists, Rio 2016

2016-08-25

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Grit, determination and out of the ordinary teamwork saw the Women’s GB Hockey team take Gold in Rio.

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Behind the Scenes of Investec Opera Holland Park

2016-08-25

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Go behind the Scenes and take a glance beyond the curtain at what makes Investec Opera Holland Park so unique, with Cultural Exposé.

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The Performance: Experience Investec Opera Holland Park

2016-08-25

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Experience a magical evening at Investec Opera Holland Park with first-time visitor, Cultural Exposé.

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Inspire with Investec Opera Holland Park

2016-08-25

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Inspire: A look at how Investec Opera Holland Park helps the local community shine, with Cultural Exposé.

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Britain’s Brexit binge on Swiss watches

2016-08-24

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2016-08-24

The pendulum for Britain has swung back to positive, and it’s tourists who’ve pushed it there.Britain was one of the few bright spots for Swiss watch exports in July, rising 13.4 percent from a year earlier and counteracting a massive 26 percent drop in June, according to data published by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry on Tuesday.

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The Investec Derby Story 2016

2016-08-24

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Relive the story of the 2016 Investec Derby.

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Swiss market lower this week as US stocks reach new record highs

2016-08-20

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2016-08-20

The Swiss Market Index is set to close lower this week underperforming global equities as US stocks reached new record highs and emerging markets outperformed on a weaker dollar. Oil also made further gains this week as investors bet that talks between OPEC members and other producers may result in action to stabilise the market in the coming weeks.

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What makes the Investec Corporate Notice Deposit Out of the Ordinary?

2016-08-18

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Unlike any vanilla fixed deposit this notice product is linked to prime; thereby benefitting investors in an environment where interest rates are increasing. Watch Colin Sundelson discuss what makes the Investec Notice Deposit Out of the Ordinary. https://www.investec.co.za/products-and-services/trading/treasury-sales—structuring/deposits-and-cash-management/notice-deposits.html

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Simon Brown unpacks new USD investment with Investec

2016-08-11

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Closing date 3 October 2016. Japie Lubbe takes us through the new Investec Structured Product, International Titans Basket Limited. Learn more at http://www.Investec.co.za/titans. An opportunity for South African investors to access international equity markets with 100% principal protection, plus a 5% minimum return in USD at maturity. This five year investment gives investors double the …

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Joe Root Masterclass – Leg Spin

2016-08-09

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Joe Root discusses his technique against Leg Spin with Simon Hughes.

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Joe Root Masterclass – Square Drive

2016-08-09

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Joe Root and Simon Hughes discuss the Square Drive technique.

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Credit Suisse dropped from index as european markets feel pressure after bank stress tests

2016-08-05

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2016-08-05

The Swiss Market Index is set to close slightly higher this week, outperforming global equities thanks to defensive heavyweights such as Nestlé and Novartis.

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Graduate Opportunities at Investec

2016-08-04

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A career at Investec offers an opportunity for immense growth and learning.

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