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Intro from our Managing Director
Satisfaction Survey
Question of the Month
May 2014 Question - Answer now: Minimum Wage
April 2014 Question - Results: Banking Union
Event Highlights
BSCC Annual General Meeting and Lunch
BSCC Geneva Business Conference
Panel Discussion: Future Trends in Financial Services
Member Focus
Member News
Member in the Spotlight
New Members
British-Swiss Facts
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Election time
Decision making is at the heart of many discussions this May, with citizens in both the UK and Switzerland being asked to express their opinions on important matters for the future. On 18 May, Swiss citizens will take part in a national vote to decide whether or not to introduce a minimum wage. Ten days later, EU voters will elect a new Parliament. The BSCC will keep a close watch on the outcome and possible implications of both votes and report back to you. Closer to home, the BSCC will be holding its 94th Annual General Meeting in Geneva on 18 June, which means it will be election time for our esteemed councillors. I hope you will take part in this important BSCC event and also join us at the AGM lunch.
Magalie Chelius, BSCC Managing Director
BSCC Annual Satisfaction Survey – First actions
We would like to thank everyone who completed the BSCC Annual Satisfaction Survey 2014. We very much appreciate the constructive and detailed feedback you shared with us. A report on the outcome of the survey will be published in June 2014. Based on the feedback we slightly amended the structure of the eNewsletter with a new overview at the top and introduced two new sections: “Member in the Spotlight”, which offers selected members a platform to showcase their business and “British-Swiss Facts” which informs you about interesting and topical facts, be they economic, political, business related or just fun!
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On a national vote on 18 May 2014, Swiss citizens decide on a proposal to introduce a minimum wage of CHF 22.00 / GBP 15 per hour. In the UK, the current rate is GBP 6.31 per hour.
What impact would the introduction of the proposed minimum wage have on the Swiss economy?
-- Positive
-- Negative
-- No impact
Question of the Month April 2014 - Results
The April ‘Question of the Month’ asked whether the EU’s recent agreement on a single resolution mechanism engenders greater confidence that further financial crisis will be avoided or more easily solved. Most of the respondents [1] took the view that the agreement is progress, but only partly deals with the risks. The outcome will, however, depend on local interpretation of the rules and the comparability of financial data on which the authorities base their judgements, so that until the changes are put to the test, we cannot really be confident that they will prove to be adequate.
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[1] Sample size: 19 respondents
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BSCC Annual General Meeting with Sir Simon Robertson
The BSCC is pleased to invite you to its 94th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 18th June 2014 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Geneva. The AGM will be followed by a lunch with Sir Simon Robertson, Deputy Chairman & Senior Independent Director of HSBC Holdings, on “Lessons for Boards in managing crisis”. Sir Simon Robertson has a background in international corporate advisory. His previous roles include non-executive Chairman of Rolls-Royce Holdings plc and Managing Director of Goldman Sachs International. He was honoured with a knighthood in recognition of his services to business in 2010. The AGM lunch is kindly sponsored by First Names Group.
Registration for the AGM and lunch / AGM Documents
Business Conference on competitiveness of Geneva – Sponsors announced
The Geneva Region still leads on many counts. But what does it need to do to remain competitive? This question is at the focus of this year’s BSCC Geneva afternoon business conference on 2nd June 2014. We are delighted to announce that the conference will be co-sponsored by Coutts & Co., Credit Suisse, Knight Frank and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The support of these four, leading international companies, all with offices in Geneva, shows how important this public debate is not only for the region, but also for the international business community.
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Panel Discussion on Future Trends in Financial Services
The Residence of the Swiss Ambassador in London was the setting for an informative high-level panel discussion on future trends in financial services, organised by the BSCC UK Chapter in partnership with IoD City of London and the Embassy of Switzerland. The event was kindly hosted by HE Mr Dominik Furgler, and speakers included Sir David Wootton of Allen & Overy, Alderman Alan Yarrow of Kleinwort Benson, Bill O'Neill of UBS, Miles Kennedy of PWC, and David Stringer-Lamarre and Sabila Din of the IoD City of London. A reception followed and guests were provided with lavish Swiss-themed gift bags, courtesy of Caran d’Ache and Lindt & Sprüngli.
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MEMBER NEWS
STEP Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients
This highly popular Advanced Certificate enables private client advisors to demonstrate expertise in UK tax planning for international clients. Studying this Certificate is an ideal way to gain a thorough understanding of the changes to the rules introduced in the Finance Act 2008, which took effect in April 2012, and the new residency test which was introduced in the UK in April 2013 (following the Finance Act 2013). This course is suitable for lawyers, accountants, tax advisors and those in financial services who need a more detailed understanding of their UK-connected international clients’ tax position. Find out more and enrol before 2 June 2014 to secure your place on the November 2014 sitting. For more information visit the STEP website.
MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Knight Frank - Co-Sponsor of the Geneva Business Conference
Knight Frank is proud to be sponsoring the forthcoming conference concerning the ‘future competitiveness of the Geneva region’. As advisers to occupiers of Commercial Real Estate in the region, the subject is an essential and very topical one. For anyone who has an interest in the future of Geneva, whether business occupier, service provider or resident this has to be a go to event. Knight Frank is a leading global provider of Real Estate consultancy and advice but we are relatively new to the region of Geneva. Our association with the BSCC and sponsorship of the Geneva Chapter has been invaluable in establishing our brand in this dynamic and challenging environment.
Find out more about Knight Frank
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NEW MEMBERS IN APRIL
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Tailored Pensions Sarl, Geneva
Tailored Pensions Sarl is a Geneva based cross-border pension specialist, offering optimisation services for HNW families and expat executives.
Owe Andersson, Ticino
Owe Andersson has joined the Ticino Chapter as an individual member.
Master Key Asia, UK
Master Key Asia helps European and North American companies to expand in Asian markets through competitive and cultural intelligence.
Rooks Rider Solicitors, UK
Rooks Rider Solicitors is a boutique legal firm, offering legal services to businesses and individuals.
Platform Networking Jobs, Zurich
Platform Networking Jobs is a competence centre for human resources based in Zurich.
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DID YOU KNOW that winter tourism in Switzerland was pioneered by the British at the end of the 19th century?
Tourism is the third biggest export industry in Switzerland, employing around 10% of the Swiss workforce. Initially tourism was a summer pursuit. In winter, heavy snow prevented most travel, and it was only the beginning of winter sport activities, largely pioneered by the British at the end of the 19th century, that brought winter holidays into fashion. British travellers still contribute largely to the Swiss tourism, being the country with the second most overnight stays in Switzerland. Tourism has also become more and more important for Britain. The industry is growing and has done exceptionally well last year: 2013 has been the best inbound tourism year in history. Switzerland is Britain’s 11th most important market for visits and 10th for the amount spent by visitors.
Source: Bundesamt für Statistik / Visit Britain
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Platinum Patrons: Deloitte AG, Julius Bär, Syngenta, UBS and Zurich Insurance
Patrons: ABB, Blick Rothenberg, BSI SA, Coutts & Co, Credit Suisse, EY, KPMG, Lloyd’s and Thomas Eggar LLP
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BSCC NETWORKING
Tues 13.05.2014 / 10.06.2014 - Zurich: "Stammtisch" - Informal Networking at the James Joyce Pub
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Thurs 22.05.2014 / 19.06.2014 - Basel: "Stammtisch" - Informal Networking at Campari Bar
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Mon 02.06.2014 / 07.07.2014 - Zug: "Stammtisch" - Informal Networking at the City Garden Hotel
Tues 03.06.2014 / 01.07.2014 - Geneva: "Café Soirée" - Informal Networking at Café Papon
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BSCC NEWS
The BSCC wins the COBCOE Digital Communications Award 2014
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Upcoming BSCC Events in Geneva on World Radio Switzerland
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The McKay Interview on WRS
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MEMBER NEWS
Job Opening at the British Embassy in Berne: Senior Business Development Manager (100%)
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Extend your intercultural network for a good cause: Platform Networking for Jobs
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AGM of the Federation of Swiss Societies in the UK (FOSSUK)
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Get ready for the summer with Holmes Place!
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Jazz at Le Richemond Geneva
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Asendia - the world is your address
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Limits and potential of neuroscience
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MEMBER &
PARTNER EVENTS
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Wed 14.05.2014 / 11.06.2014 - Zurich: University of Strathclyde MBA Information Preview
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Thurs 15.05.2014 - London: Further Education in the UK or in Switzerland?
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Thurs 15.05.2014 - Geneva: INSEAD Alumni Evening Conference & Networking Cocktail
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Thurs 15.05.2014 - Geneva: WEF Concert for the Children of Syria
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Thurs 22.05.2014 - Zurich: Brandsoul Impulse Workshop "How to learn from nature what really matters in business"
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Tues 27.05.2014 - Zurich: Entrepreneur Networking Evening
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Sat 07.06.2014 - Sun 08.06.2014 - Manchester: FOSSUK AGM
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Thurs 19.06.2014 - Geneva: IFMA Transitioning into SAP
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