Tag Archives: Switzerland

Swiss vote themselves a Pension for Christmas!

Posted on March 4, 2024 by henry tapper

This article originally appeared on the BBC website (thanks to J Cumbo for highlighting it Swiss voters have given themselves an extra month’s pension each year – in a nationwide referendum focusing on living standards for the elderly. The government … Continue reading →

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When all else fails – keep on working!

Posted on January 19, 2015 by henry tapper

Jeroen Wilbronk is a really good bloke, but I always end up disagreeing with him. He’s one of these smart-arse markets people who has an answer for everytyhing! I’ve known him a few years and have always envied his sunny … Continue reading →

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No win no fee – one way to clean up asset management

Posted on March 12, 2013 by henry tapper

I met yesterday with a Swiss firm whose business is to reduce the investment costs for large investors (typically with €500m +). The model is simple, no retainer – they receive 50% of the savings from their work. They are a … Continue reading →

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