About trust, confidence and relationship
In today’s ever evolving and fast-moving environment, trust forms an essential part of a successfully functioning economy. In recent years, we witnessed the financial sector work very hard to re-establish trust and confidence, through dialogue, collaboration and personal relationships. Relationship is at the heart of the BSCC and its community and we really value the trust and confidence you have in our organisation. To further strengthen our relationship and improve the way we best serve your interests and needs, I would like to invite you to participate in our BSCC Annual Satisfaction Survey. I very much look forward to your comments and suggestions.
Magalie Chelius, BSCC Managing Director
BSCC Annual Satisfaction Survey
We would like to thank everyone that already completed the BSCC Annual Satisfaction Survey 2014. We very much appreciate the constructive and detailed feedback you shared with us. If you did not take part in our survey yet, we would be very grateful if you could spare five minutes to do so. All feedback is important to us as it helps us improve the support and services we provide to our members.
BSCC Annual Satisfaction Survey
QUESTION OF THE MONTH
After difficult ‘trilogue’ negotiations, the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of the EU reached agreement on 20th March 2014 on a single resolution mechanism (SRM) as part of the banking union:
Does the new mechanism give more confidence in the EU's ability for avoiding / solving financial crisis in the future?
-- No
-- Yes
-- Partly
Question of the Month March 2014 - Results
The results of the Question of the Month – March 2014 show an interesting spread of reactions amongst the British-Swiss community. Around 70% of respondents [1] anticipate that the vote to curb immigration will have some / a large impact on their business. The comments submitted reflect a degree of uncertainty about what the outcome will be. Concerns and perspectives expressed ranged from the potential impact on obtaining work permits, Switzerland’s attractiveness to R&D, to Switzerland’s sovereignty.
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[1] Sample size: 47 respondents
EVENTS
Adolf Ogi, former President of Switzerland, presents his memoires: "Dölf Ogi - Statesman and Sportsman"
Following the February launch of Adolf Ogi’s first book in the English language, meet the man himself, gain some insights on leadership and receive a signed copy of his book! Adolf Ogi is one of Switzerland’s best known political personalities: a charismatic former Swiss President, Federal Councillor and Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General. Join us on 10 April in Berne to meet Adolf Ogi and receive a complementary signed hardcopy of his latest book.
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Conference on competitiveness of Geneva - Switzerland’s “international” show window
Recently, there have been concerns expressed about Geneva’s future competitiveness. Topics like housing, infrastructure, tax, education, sécurité, employment and frontaliers fill the shopping list, not to mention the UN & International Organisations. Most of these debates have taken place about single issues and in French. For the first time, there will be a high level conference to cover all the inter-linked issues, in English. A BSCC conference on the 2nd June will feature some of the leading names - politically, economically, and commercially - in the region.
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Panel Discussion on Future Trends in Financial Services
In partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland and IoD City of London, we invite you to a special panel discussion on 6th May 2014, organised to mark the launch of the IoD City of London Financial Services Group. The main focus of the evening will be the impact of key drivers of change and resulting opportunities. Other areas that will be considered include regulatory pressures, competition from new players, demographic changes, cultural shifts and technological advancements. The panel will be chaired by Sir David Wootton, President IoD City of London and past Lord Mayor of the City of London.
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MEMBER FOCUS
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STEP Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes – enrol before 27 May 2014
This highly
popular Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes is aimed at practitioners
dealing with international trusts and will help you to understand how
to anticipate, and thereby avoid, the common pitfalls which can lead to
trust litigation. The programme is distance-learning based and
assessment is via a 3,500 word assignment. Register before 27 May 2014
when the next assignment title will be released. Find out more on the STEP website.
NEW BOOK for smart leaders with a sense of humour
Drawing on his many years of senior leadership experience, Iain Martin of I.J. Martin & Co Ltd has penned ‘Looking Down on Leaders – a bird’s eye view of business and bosses’, a funny and educational collection of short stories. Starting off on Zurich’s Uetliberg, this whirlwind leadership lesson traverses the hot, steamy business jungle to the Hong Kong wedding which the groom forgot. It continues with ‘Dangerous Dining in Dongguan’, ‘Buying in Berlin and Brooklyn’ and principled negotiating in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. The journey ends back home with ‘The Ups and downs of the Swiss Alps and the Morale Curve’.
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NEW MEMBERS IN MARCH
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Diana Twigden, Basel
Diana Twigden specialises in health and pharma policy, strategy and research, and has joined the Basel Chapter as an individual member.
Martin Dowling, Geneva
Martin Dowling specialises in helping companies with industrial partnering in countries with local content legislation, and has joined the Geneva Chapter as an individual member.
Bill Cowie, Geneva
Bill Cowie specialises in medical devices and has joined the Geneva Chapter as an individual member.
Brugg Rohrsystem AG, UK
Brugg Pipesystems develops and markets a wide range of efficient and reliable pipe systems to transport fluids, gases and heat.
InnaSoft Ltd, UK
InnaSoft is a multilingual London-based web design company with an experienced team that gives every website design the personal touch.
Across Consulting Ltd, UK
Across Consulting provides affordable and efficient multilingual headhunting and recruitment services across Europe, in the areas of IT, Sales and Marketing.
Monfort International, Zurich
Monfort International is a Zurich-based international financial services company with offices in Europe and Latin America.
Lovey Wymann's Schreib-Lounge, Zurich
Lovey Wymann's Schrieb-Lounge specialises in developing concepts and copy for print and online, including content development for SEO.
Cresta Hotels Davos AG, Zurich
The Cresta hotels are located in the famous ski and health resort of Davos, close to all major ski areas, cross country trails and the 18-hole championship golf course.
Healthy and Safe Away from Home, Zurich
Healthy and Safe Away from Home provides first aid, CPR and defibrilator training in English and German, according to Swiss, British and American guidelines.
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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 "STAMMTISCH"
Tues 08.04. / 13.05.2014 - Zurich: "Stammtisch" - Informal Networking at the James Joyce Pub
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Thurs 17.04.2014 - Basel: "Stammtisch" - Informal Networking at Campari Bar
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Mon 05.05.2014 - Zug: "Stammtisch" - Informal Networking at the City Garden Hotel
MEMBER NEWS
‘Looking Down on Leaders – a bird’s eye view of business and bosses’ by Iain J. Martin
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Holmes Place Health Club Switzerland
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Le Richemond Geneva - Easter Brunch
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Swiss Develop Taste for British Cheese Man’s Smelliest Wares
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Farrer & Co's spring ebriefing
Taking on the boardroom in the war on inequality
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MEMBER &
PARTNER EVENTS
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Wed 16.04.2014 - Zug: English Stand-Up Comedy
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Wed 16.04.2014 - Geneva: Russian Easter at Hotel Beau Rivage
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Wed 14.05.2014 - Zurich: University of Strathclyde MBA Information Preview
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Tues 06.05.2014 - Geneva: IFMA Evolution & Challenges in the Swiss Watch Industry
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Thurs 15.05.2014 - London: Further Education in the UK or in Switzerland?
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MEMBER OFFERS
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Engadin St. Moritz - Hotel Ski Pass Included
CHF 25.– per person/day for a ski pass (min. 2 nights)
Aplomb Translations
10% Discount on all translations!
Hotel Le Richemond Geneva
10% off on the à la carte menu at Le Jardin
British Beds Worldwide
The World's finest beds at UK Prices and a special offer for BSCC Members
Pension fund pro
Free pension fund review
Cision's PR Software
20% discount on all modules of the PR-Software CisionPoint
The Hiit Room
30% discount on list price for the first 5 customers
Andaleeb Lilley Photography: Photography tuition
Private tuition: CHF 160 (2 hours)
Group tuition: CHF 480 (3 hours)
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