Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News
Uncertainty and concern follow voter rejection of Switzerland’s company tax reform
Speaking to Tribune de Genève, Serge Dal Busco, Geneva’s minister of finance, voiced his concerns about last Sunday’s rejection of Switzerland’s planned company tax reform. At the same time he remains optimistic about the chances of a new federal corporate tax reform project.
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Swiss analysis: Switzerland’s gender pay gap – what the detail reveals
In 2014, the average gross annual salary for a full-time male worker in Switzerland was CHF 81,000, CHF 10,000 or 12.5% higher than that of an average woman. But what does this high level difference mean? Inspired by the Swedish statistician Hans Rosling, who passed away recently, I decided to dig deeper to see what was behind this top line pay difference.
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cash-Talk vom 17. Februar 2017
Die Inflation zieht überall an: In der Euro-Zone, in den USA und auch in der Schweiz. Im cash-Talk sagt Felix Brill, CEO von Wellershoff & Partners, wie Notenbanken, der Franken und Aktienmärkte darauf reagieren werden.
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Swiss unemployment rises. French-speaking cantons worst affected.
The unemployment rate across Switzerland climbed by 0.2% to 3.7% in January, and regional differences were clear. Across French and Italian-speaking cantons the rate averaged 5%, while across the German-speaking cantons it was 3.1%.
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Haïti at the St Moritz ski championships
Meet Céline Marti : the police officer from Geneva who is representing Haïti in the world ski championship in St Moritz. (RTS/swissinfo.ch) She snagged 61st place out of 74 in the qualifications for the giant slalom on Monday. Marti, who gave her impressive performance after just three full months of intensive training, proudly wore the …
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Lukas Braunschweiler, CEO Sonova
Sonova-CEO Lukas Braunschweiler äussert sich im Interview mit cash zu Geschäft und Aktie des Hörgeräteherstellers und fragt sich, wie wahrscheinlich eine Übernahme von Sonova durch einen Giganten wie Johnson&Johnson wäre.
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Top marks for building school with local wood
A primary school in Vaulruz in canton Fribourg – built with wood from the local forest – has won a prestigous prize for making good use of local resources. (RTS/swisisnfo.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 …
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The West Is Going Through a Profound Demographic Transition
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A dark chapter in Swiss history
Up until the 1980s tens of thousands of people in Switzerland, like the homeless and prostitutes, were locked away for ‘reeducation’, without appearing before a court. That’s according to the interim report of a commission of experts. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report …
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Marriage across cultures
One in three marriages in Switzerland is binational, according to federal statistics. Swiss public television asked couples from two different cultures about their lives together, the unexpected surprises and the challenges. (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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How to Profit from China-US Tensions
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How to Profit from China-US Tensions
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Angry Politics: How angry voters can impact investments | Andrew Summers | Vision 2017
Andrew Summers, Head of Collectives at Investec Wealth & Investment, discusses his views about the rise of ‘Angry Politics’ and what it means for investing. The article was originally published in Vision 2017, highlighting the thoughts of our Research Team, detailing some of the key investment themes they feel will be prevalent in 2017. Download …
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Smart Buildings: Tech Towers | John Haynes, Head of Research | Vision 2017
John Haynes, Head of Research at Investec Wealth & Investment, discusses his views on the advancements seen not only in building materials, but the technology that manages the building. The article was originally published in Vision 2017, highlighting the thoughts of our Research Team, detailing some of the key investment themes they feel will be …
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Regime Change | Investment Insight from John Haynes, Head of Research | Vision 2017
John Haynes, Head of Research at Investec Wealth & Investment, discusses the end of the 35-year bull market seen by bonds. The article was originally published in Vision 2017, highlighting the thoughts of our Research Team, detailing some of the key investment themes they feel will be prevalent in 2017. Download the full Vision 2017 …
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Share Raising & The Sharing Economy | Ben Thomas, Research Analyst | Vision 2017
Ben Thomas, Research Analyst at Investec Wealth & Investment, discusses his views about the meteoric rise in popularity of the sharing economy, and how Airbnb and Uber have impacted the economy. The article was originally published in Vision 2017, highlighting the thoughts of our Research Team, detailing some of the key investment themes they feel …
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Gene Editing: A Disruptive Technology | Jimmy Muchechetere, Research Analyst | Vision 2017
Jimmy Muchechetere, Research Analyst at Investec Wealth & Investment, discusses his views about the latest medical advancement; gene editing. The article was originally published in Vision 2017, highlighting the thoughts of our Research Team, detailing some of the key investment themes they feel will be prevalent in 2017. Download the full Vision 2017 eBook for …
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