BSCC News
Intro from our Managing Director
The Office Opening and Open door day
New Patron: Jean-Pierre Cuoni
Question of the Month
Will Federal election solve modalities on immigration?
Event Highlights
SSCC Golf Competition at the Lugano Golf Club
International Wine Tasting Networking Event
Business Lunch with Rt. Hon. Ann Widdecombe
Early insights into coporate Tax refom
Member Focus
Member News
Member in the Spotlight:
How does tradition inspire change in your company?
New Members
British-Swiss Facts
Did you know?
The Rugby World Cup 2015 is coming up!
In nine days, the UK will host one of the most emblematic world championships: the 2015 Rugby World Cup. This edition will attract more international visitors than any previous Rugby World Cup, with up to 466,000 visits* expected across the duration of the Tournament. With 20 nations, 13 stadiums spread across the country, the programme promises to be varied and engaging just like the BSCC’s event programme for the second half of the year. Closer to the continent, we will be observing with great interest the teams campaigning for the 18th October Swiss Federal Elections and share important highlights of the debates in our British-Swiss news. So ready: Crouch, bind and set!
* Source: The economic impact of the 2015 Rugby World cup EY report
Magalie Chelius, BSCC Managing Director
The Office Opening and Open Door Day
Since the BSCC central office team moved to the new location on Bleicherweg in May 2015, we have been working tirelessly to make the new office, furnished, welcoming and practical for both the staff and members alike. It brings us not only closer together but brings the office closer to all our members. Launching an Official Open Evening event last week, the event was fully booked in 48 hours! We are so pleased that our valued members and friends wish to support this new chapter for the BSCC. For those that unfortunately could not make it, we are delighted to announce we will have an Open Day on Monday 21st September for our members to pop in for a cup of coffee, see the space and of course meet or say hi to the team. Further details of the BSCC Open Day can be found here. We look forward to welcoming you to the new offices soon.
Office Patron: Jean-Pierre Cuoni
We are delighted to welcome Jean-Pierre Cuoni as our newest patron. Mr Cuoni has been a valued supporter the BSCC since over 25 years in different functions - now as Honourary Councilor and with his office patronage he is supporting our infrastructure of the new BSCC location at Bleicherweg. An office close to the centre of the city and much closer to our members. He brings us a step further in the aim to become a more vibrant, dynamic and diversified business community. Thank you Jean-Pierre Cuoni!
Collaboration between SBB Businesspoint and the BSCC
You are on a business trip and you want to meet somebody? Or you need a quiet space to work on the go? The SBB Businesspoints are the perfect solution as they take in account the increasing mobility in our business environment. The accommodations offer conference rooms for 2 to 40 persons and individual workspaces in an open working area. They can be booked flexibly from one hour to a whole day and free wi-fi, presentation equipment, coffee, tea, mineral water and fruits are included. Thanks to the cooperation between the BSCC and SBB Businesspoint BSCC members have the opportunity to use the SBB Businesspoints under preferential conditions.
Please print out this newsletter and show it to the SBB Businesspoint reception to benefit from the discounts!
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Only 38 days left for the elections of the National Council. The National Council is one of the two chambers in the Swiss parliament. Also known as the people’s chamber, it comprises 200 members elected every four years.
"Will the Federal elections facilitate the search for acceptable modalities with the EU on immigration?"
> Yes
> No
COBCOE Thought Leadership - Evolving Europe: Survey
The Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe (COBCOE) has established a new Thought Leadership research project which will be developed through research, discussion and debate. The project will consider the key issues facing Europe in the fight to improve the competitiveness of its business and industry. In preparation of a White Paper on the topic the BSCC invites you to take part in their survey. Read more
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Please take a look at our recent event photos and our upcoming events on our website.
BSCC UK Chapter Upcoming Events September and October 2015
On September 10th the Federation of Swiss Societies in the UK (Fossuk) organizes an event addressing Retirement and Asset Planning at the Swiss Embassy. Registration is directly with Fossuk. September 23rd is the 7th International Tasting event organised in conjunction with the Foreign Chambers of Commerce – book early to avoid disappointment! On Wednesday 30th September the Swiss/City Airports event at the Sky Lounge, Grange Hotel St Paul’s replaces the Stammtisch. Besides the interest of the topic 'Air Travel Innovation: Upgrading the Passenger Journey', this will be another great opportunity to network. Read more
La Rentrée in Romandie starts well with topics like luxury cosmetics and politics.
A CLARINS evening exclusively for ladies, one of the great names in French cosmetics, at the Clarins Spa, Hotel Intercontinental.
Lunch with British ‘National Treasure’, the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, former UK government minister and MP turned writer, broadcaster and star of the BBC’s “Strictly Come Dancing”.
BSCC Bern chapter event highlight
Join the Bern chapter event kindly sponsored by PWC for early insights into corporate Tax refom
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MEMBER NEWS
Global Commodity Trade Finance Conference 2015
GTR is delighted to announce its inaugural Global Commodity Trade Finance Conference, taking place in Lugano, Switzerland on September 29, 2015. Held in partnership with the Lugano Commodity Trade Association (LCTA) and reflecting Switzerland's role as the world's leading commodity trade hub, the event is ideally placed to provide timely insight on the significance of the global trading market and the challenges faced, both in the local markets and the opportunities faced further afield. Exporters, importers, traders, manufacturers and producers of physical goods are welcome to attend on a complimentary basis. BSCC members from other industries are offered 15% off of the Standard Rate. Please use the following code to register: BSCC15. For more information, visit www.gtreview.com or contact Lamide Ojutalayo
MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT
How does tradition inspire change in your company?
As part of the BSCC 95 Years Anniversary Campaign along the theme of "Where tradition inspires change" , we invite our members to share their story on how tradition inspires change in their companies. Please find below the story of British Beds Worldwide. To read more stories, please visit our Anniversary webpage and if you would like to particpate with your own story, please let us know!
Clinique La Colline: Is a modern multidisciplinary and surgical private clinic located in the Champel area. Part of the prestigious Hirslanden group since June 2014, La Colline has been at the forefront of medical progress and patient care since its foundation in 1903. The most important objective of the clinic is to continually strive to give its patients the very best in medical and hospitality services. Its facilities are equipped with the latest technology. 6 operating theatres include some of the most advanced equipment in Europe to perform general, endoscopic and navigation-assisted surgery, including Karl Storz OR1™ technology. The acquisition of O-ARM® the latest Medtronic innovation makes Hirslanden Clinique La Colline one of the first hospitals in the world to acquire it. Used in neurosurgery and orthopaedic surgery, the O-ARM® creates 3D images to guide the surgeon's movements during surgery.
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NEW MEMBERS IN AUGUST
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BNY Mellon, Geneva
BNY Mellon is an investments company providing investment management, investment services and wealth management.
Media Interlink SA, Geneva
Media Interlink SA are International Media representatives, as exclusive advertising sales for Swiss clients and their agencies, who wish to communicate in international newspaper groups.
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DID YOU KNOW that the Swiss won the European championship in Rugby?
In the context of the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2015 let’s take a look at how the traditional British sport is present here in Switzerland. In 1973 the Swiss national rugby team played their first match against Portugal. They lost. Despite the hard start the sport grew slowly but steadily and at the moment there are around 40 active rugby clubs in Switzerland. Also the number of women’s teams is increasing and this year the Swiss Women's 7s National Team took the 6th place in the European Championship. But the biggest success ever in Swiss rugby happened this year thanks to the Swiss U20 team that won the U20 European championship. Let’s see where this trend leads.
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Platinum Patrons: AES International, Deloitte AG, Emil Frey, Julius Bär, Syngenta, UBS and Zurich Insurance
Patrons: ABB, Blick Rothenberg, BSI SA, Coutts & Co, Credit Suisse, EY, KPMG, Lloyd’s, Thomas Eggar LLP and Dr. Rudolf K. Sprüngly Strategy Consulting
Office Patron: Jean-Pierre Cuoni
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BSCC NETWORKING
Thurs 17.09.2015 - Basel: "Stammtisch"
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Wed 23.09.2015 - UK: International Wine Tasting Networking Event
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Tues 06.10.2015 - Geneva:
Café Soirée at Papon
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BSCC NEWS
The McKay Interviews on WRS
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The BSCC Geneva Chapter September 2015 Events Programme on World Radio Switzerland
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BRITISH-SWISS NEWS
09.09.2015: Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest-reigning UK monarch
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08.09.2015: UK's Cameron suffers parliamentary defeat over EU referendum rules
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07.09.2015: Shadow cast over the Swiss luxury industry
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04.09.2015: Tighter rules for ‘Made in Switzerland’ label by 2017
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04.09.2015: Migrant crisis: Britain set to accept more refugees
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03.09.2015: Swiss champion solar power but struggle with targets
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02.09.2015: The invisible hi-tech operations keeping Heathrow running
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01.09.2015: Smaller Swiss private banks expected to perish
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MEMBER NEWS
Aiming for Impact: Credit Suisse and the Sustainable Development Goals
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Book Launch: Bootstrap Selling the Sandler Way | By Bill Morrison
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NFC Business Cards: Explore how digital business cards can ease your business life
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Deloitte in Switzerland reports fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth
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The Dolder Grand is GaulMillaut Hotel of the Year 2016
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MEMBER &
PARTNER EVENTS
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Wed 23.09.2015 - Zurich: How family philanthropy enables wealth preservation
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Wed 23.09.2015 - Zurich: How authentic is your corporate purpose?
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Thurs 24.09.2015 - Geneva: Jazz Night with Werner Kugler at Le Richemont
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Thurs 24.09.2015 - Zurich: Will the Union between England and Scotland survive? – a historian‘s perspective
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Tues 29.09.2015 - Zug: English Stand-up Comedy
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Sat 14.11.2015 - UK: Thames Cruise with Dinner & Dance
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MEMBER OFFERS
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SBB Businesspoint
10% discount on usage of meeting rooms and think pods for BSCC members
2 hours of free usage of the think pods per day for BSCC members
British Airways
10% discount for BSCC members
Engadin St. Moritz
Mountain railways & cableways inclusive
The Economist
Save 15% on a regular subscription rate and receive a free copy of The World in 2015.
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
10% discount at The Montagu
Swiss International Air Lines
Save £20 on Flights between the UK and Switzerland
British Beds Worldwide
The World's finest beds at UK Prices and a special offer for BSCC Members
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BSCC TWEETS
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The #RugbyWorldCup takes place in the UK! Enjoy the traditional British sport from the 18th of September: rugbyworldcup.com
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Our Office Opening is fully booked! Stay tuned for more information on an Open Day on the 21st of September.
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Need a break? Take your little gladiators to #Rome to enjoy horrible history & glorious gelato ba.uk/MvJa54
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