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Switzerland is one of the world's top talent hubs...🇨🇭✨ and here's why: •⁠ ⁠Employee Benefits:  - High quality of life and attractive salaries make Switzerland appealing to highly qualified employees. 💼🏞️  - Switzerland ranks as the most attractive destination for talented foreign workers among expatriates. 🌍🌟  - High productivity levels, especially in the pharmaceutical, insurance, financial sectors and mechanical & electrical engineering industries. 💊💡  - Low social security costs for employers. 💸  - High practical relevance of the Swiss education system, supported by a dual education system and strong universities of applied sciences. 🎓  - High purchasing power, ranking second in Europe in 2020 with an average disposable income of 41,998 euros. 💶  - High wages for middle management-level staff, significantly higher after deductions than in other countries. 💵 •⁠ ⁠Employer Attractiveness:  - Switzerland has one of the most liberal labour legislations in the world. 📜  - Low incidental wage costs compared to other European countries. 🏦  - Switzerland has fewer strikes than any other European country in the last decade. 🚫 •⁠ ⁠Educational Excellence:  - The World Economic Forum (WEF) has given Switzerland top marks for continuing education and retraining, and for the education level of its university graduates. 📚🏆 These factors collectively contribute to Switzerland's status as the world's top talent hub & contribute to the high quality of education we provide. Here at emba X, you'll have some of the world's top talents as your classmates. If you're interested in more information about the topic, check out Swiss Labor Market: [Swiss Labor Market](https://lnkd.in/e-BiXVEc) Are you ready for your Swiss eXperience? 🇨🇭 Check out one of our upcoming events: [Swiss Events](https://lnkd.in/dCPmCbR) #embaX #ExecutiveMBA #LeadershipDevelopment #TechnologyManagement #SwissExcellence 🚀 #switzerland #bestcountry

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We’re looking back at a successful Office Outlook event in Lausanne, focusing on the evolving trends and opportunities in the Swiss real estate market. The event provided valuable insights into the current macroeconomic environment, characterized by rising inflation and interest rates, and its impact on real estate investments. Key highlights from the event included: • Market Resilience: Despite economic challenges, the Swiss real estate market has shown remarkable resilience, offering unique opportunities for private investors over the last 18 months. • Institutional Investors’ Return: The recent return of institutional investors, spurred by interest rate cuts by the Swiss National Bank, has significantly contributed to the dynamics of the investment market since May 2024. • Focus on ESG Criteria: The focus of core Swiss investors remains on high-quality residential properties that align with ESG criteria, although the supply of such properties is limited. • Commercial Real Estate Strength: The commercial real estate sector continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals, particularly in central locations. The event underscored CBRE’s leadership in the real estate sector and its commitment to providing strategic insights and investment opportunities to its clients. Many thanks to everyone who made the event memorable by attending and to our speakers Samy Chaar, PhD, Jos Tromp, Arnaud Andrieu, Michel Dominicé, Christoph Syz, Amine Hamdani, Vincent Leroux, Benoît Pallard and Julien Scarpa for providing unique insights and new perspectives. For more information on future events and market updates, follow us and visit https://cbre.co/3YRtzs4.

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How is the Swiss unemployment market looking? In March the overall unemployment was 2.4%, +0.4 from the average of 2023 which was 2%. Some of the main Kantons Zurich: 2.1% Geneva: 4.3% Zug: 2.1% Basel: 3.8% Schaffhausen: 2.7%. How do you see it? For more details here is the full report: https://lnkd.in/dV8ey3DX Blackbird® Talent Solutions #recruitment #swissjobmarket #talentacquisition

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Over 99% of all companies in Switzerland are SMEs – the backbone of the Swiss economy. The shortage of skilled workers, underpinned by location disadvantages compared to companies based in major cities, remains a top threat for future growth. What can SMEs do in the battle for skilled workers? How can they differentiate themselves from large companies? In the second edition of our CHRO series, Stefanie Schweitzer shares five essential steps to help mid-sized companies excel in talent attraction and retention. Building a foundation for your employees to thrive is crucial. There are tools and market insights that can assist you in getting started. If you want to find out more, click here: https://bit.ly/3Uje09r #CHROSeries #HR #Rewards

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🏛Die Schweiz lud die Partner der nationalen statistischen Ämter in der UNECE-Region zu einem Empfang ein. Dieser bot Gelegenheit, sich über die Themen der 72. CES-Konferenz wie räumliche Statistiken oder die Volkswirtschaftlichen Gesamtrechnung auszutauschen. 🏛La Suisse a invité les partenaires des offices nationaux de statistique de la région de la CEE-ONU à une réception. C'est l'occasion d'échanger sur des thèmes à l'ordre du jour de la 72e #CES comme les statistiques géospatiales ou économiques des comptes nationaux. 🏛 La Svizzera ha invitato i partner degli uffici di statistica nazionali della regione UNECE a un ricevimento, che ha offerto l’opportunità di discutere su temi all’ordine del girono della 72ª #CES, come le statistiche geospaziali o dei conti economici nazionali. 🏛 Switzerland invited partners from national statistics offices in the UNECE region to a reception, providing an opportunity to discuss topics on the agenda of the 72nd #CES, such as geospatial and economic statistics from the national accounts. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe #BFS #Statistik #Schweiz #OFS #statistique #Suisse #UST #statistica #Svizzera #FSO #statistics #Switzerland

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What’s in store for the Fund and Investment industry? Our colleagues, Hannah Nelson (Hörnis) and Natalia Grecu, CPA, recently attended the ALFI - Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry Roadshow to Switzerland, to hear the latest trends in the Luxembourg Fund and Investment industry. Here are the top takeaways: ▶ Managing liquidity in fund investments - With global market volatility on the rise, effective liquidity management is essential, especially important for clients with complex US and cross-border portfolios. ▶ A shift toward personalized investment products - Investment offerings are evolving beyond commercial investors, with a growing focus on tailored products designed to meet the unique financial goals of individual investors. ▶ Streamlined processes and AI innovation - Luxembourg is setting the standard with digital improvements like FASTER, which is “aimed to simplify withholding tax refund procedures for cross-border investors”. This will also help prevent abuse related to Withholding taxes. ▶ Increasing digital assets - The digital asset space is expanding beyond cryptocurrencies, driven by increased regulation and innovation, this trend aligns with rising client interest in exploring alternative assets as part of a well-rounded investment strategy. However, it was also noted that the results of the recent US election suggest that, from a US perspective, regulations are unlikely to become stricter, and that this area should still be monitored for any potential changes. If you’d like to discuss how these trends might impact your or your client’s investment approach, please contact our team via our website.    #USTAXFS #InvestmentStrategy #FundInvestments #CrossBorderInvesting #ALFIRoadshow

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🌟 A Closer Look at the Kredo Debt Fund I 🌟 At Kredo, we are convinced that a strong and resilient portfolio starts with diversification. Our private debt investment fund, the Kredo Debt Fund I, embodies this philosophy by providing financing to Swiss SMEs across a broad range of industries. 🔑 Why Diversification Matters The Swiss economy thrives on its diversity, and we reflect this in our portfolio. By financing businesses from various sectors, we mitigate macroeconomic risks, ensuring stability even in volatile environments. 📊 The Power of Balance Diversification isn't just about industry spread. It's also about how we structure our loans: - Loan Amounts: We maintain a mix of small, medium, and large loan sizes to balance risk and yield. - Loan Terms: A blend of short- and long-term maturities enhances our portfolio’s liquidity, enabling agility to adapt to market dynamics. 🚀 Supporting Swiss SMEs Through this approach, Kredo Debt Fund I not only offers solid investment opportunities but also contributes to the success of Swiss SMEs by addressing their specific financing needs. 💬 Your Input Matters! Are you curious about how private debt investments can align with your goals? Let’s start a conversation! #SwissEconomy #PrivateDebt #SMEFinancing #Kredo #PrivateCredit

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In our latest #FTMoralMoneyForum report, our advisory partner Vontobel highlights how fatigue and resistance can catalyse transformative change in DEI efforts. Dive into the report to explore how leading companies navigate challenges to build more inclusive workplaces: https://lnkd.in/g5a4K-c8 🌍📈 #diversity #inclusion #DEI #FTMoralMoney #leadership

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“Why do entrepreneurs fail to plan for business succession? More than one in six Swiss SME’s are looking for their next owner. But, too often, entrepreneurs underestimate what it takes to achieve a smooth sale process and an optimal transaction. Sensitivity over succession and being at the coal-face of day-to-day management can hamper preparation for a sale. Discover top tips from Maxime Dubouloz, Director Corporate Advisory, on how to optimise your chances of a successful sale to help you and your family achieve your wealth and personal goals: http://spkl.io/60474f8Z9 #entrepreneurs #wealthplanning #rethinkeverything #lombardodier

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A generally positive return expectation for the equity market and the preference for value over growth stocks currently have a positive effect on the return potential of real estate investments in 𝙟𝙖𝙞𝙫𝙚: • Swiss and foreign real estate investments are currently attractive primarily due to their positive sensitivity to equities and the value factor (factors highlighted in orange). The positive return expectations for equities and the better assessment of value vs. growth equities are driving positive return expectations for real estate. • Global REITs in particular, but also real estate funds in Switzerland, are therefore often attractive in the portfolio context and often overweighted tactically. Due to their characteristics, global REITs in particular are currently preferred as a more moderately valued alternative to the global equity market, which is avoided primarily due to the high valuation of US technology stocks in particular. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to know more about 𝙟𝙖𝙞𝙫𝙚 or if you have questions/suggestions. #jaive #tacticalassetallocation

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L-QIF: New Innovative Swiss Fund Structure in Practice

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Swiss Life Asset Managers is committed to reducing the carbon intensity of its proprietary real estate portfolio by 20% by 2030 compared to 2019.     To achieve this, the Climatch centre of excellence was established. Climatch is dedicated to advancing the decarbonisation of real estate through integrated energy solutions. By doing so, it counteracts the declining value associated with properties emitting high CO2 and offers a state-of-the-art solution to help achieve corporate sustainability goals and regulatory requirements to reduce real estate related greenhouse gas emissions.    👉 Learn more in our Responsible Investment Report 2023: https://lnkd.in/emcY8PnK #RealEstate #Decarbonisation #Climatch

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Swiss Life Asset Managers: Capital Increase Sets New Benchmark: Swiss Life Asset Managers successfully completes the largest capital increase to date for a publicly listed Swiss real estate fund, raising approximately 610 million Swiss francs in new capital for the fund. #swisslifeassetmanagers #capitalincrease

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🌟 Have You Explored Our New Website Yet? 🌟 We’re thrilled with the feedback we’ve received on our newly redesigned website! 🚀 If you haven’t visited yet, now’s the perfect time to see what’s new. Check out suissebase.ch to discover our fresh look, enhanced features, and the same trusted digital financial solutions. We’ve designed this site with you in mind, making it easier than ever to navigate and find exactly what you need. Don’t miss out — explore today and let us know what you think! 💬 #SuisseBase #NewWebsite #DigitalFinance #SwissExcellence #CryptoSolutions

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🌄 Reflecting on an Insightful Weekend Hike 🌄 This weekend, I had the opportunity to step away from the daily working routine for a beautiful mountain hiking tour in Valais. During the climb, I reflected on the essentials and components of change management—the journey we at IFSA - La Foncière have started approximately 2 years ago. Over the past two years, we have navigated through an impressive change process. It hasn't been a smooth ride; indeed, change is rarely linear. It demands a systemic approach that combines multiple measures and strategies. Here are some key lessons from our journey: 💥 Clear Vision: We established a clear vision that guided every step of the journey. 💱 Necessity to Change: Understanding and communicating the compelling need for change was crucial. 🏁 Commitment: The unwavering 100% commitment from all teams members and stakeholders has fueled our progress. 🎇 Monitoring Progress: Regularly reviewing, communicating and celebrating our milestone achievements to maintain the momentum. I estimate that approximately two-thirds of our transformation journey is now behind us. However, much like a marathon🏃‍♂️, the kilometers between 32 and 35 are the most challenging!!! It is in these moments that determination and resilience are truly tested. Together, we will continue to overcome the challenges and celebrate the milestones on our path to success. I would like to thank my team and our stakeholders for their relentless efforts , unwavering commitment and belief in our shared vision. Special thanks as well to Marie Zaiti for guiding us on this journey. Together, we will continue to overcome the challenges and celebrate the milestones on our path to success. #ChangeManagement #Leadership #Teamwork #Resilience #IFSALaFonciere #Vision #Commitment #Progress

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In these uncertain economic times, marked by Health crisis, geopolitical tensions, and rising inflation, investing might seem daunting. But what if there was a secure way to grow your savings? 🏡 Our latest blog post reveals why Swiss real estate remains a steadfast option for investors seeking stability 👇 𝐄𝐍 : https://hubs.ly/Q02tBqJL0 𝐅𝐑 : https://hubs.ly/Q02tBqC90 𝐃𝐄 : https://hubs.ly/Q02tBxLy0 #RealEstateInvestment hashtag#SwissRealEstate hashtag#Inflation hashtag#Crisis

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🔍 Stay informed with our curated news   We regularly update on topics that matter to the banking sector. Our latest edition of the AFBS News offers crucial insights into:   🏦 Developments in Swiss banking regulations 🌍 Political and international implications for the financial industry 📈 Trends and innovations shaping the banking landscape Highlights include: ▪️Swiss Financial Intelligence Public Private Partnership to help strengthen combat of money laundering ▪️Dispatch to Parliament on mutual recognition agreement between UK and Switzerland ▪️FINMA Risk Monitor outlining areas of supervisory attention ▪️Sustainable finance and climate goals ▪️Federal Council report on cyberattacks and public-private cooperation ▪️SIX Post Trading Council on the introduction of ISO 20022 payment standards ▪️And much more … Take advantage of the AFBS News November 2024: https://lnkd.in/e7TxD3Vp   Follow us for expert insights and updates on the latest developments in banking and finance🇨🇭.   #BankingNews #AFBS #SwissBanking #FinanceUpdates

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