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Forthcoming Events 

»  19.04.12  - Geneva:
Great British Breakfast with Brigitte Baumann 
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» 26.04.12 - Zurich:
Diccon Bewes, Author of 'Swiss Watching '
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» 03.05.12 - Geneva:
Business Luncheon with General Sir David Richards
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 » 08.05.2012 - Luzern: Great British Names in Film Music
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»  09.05.12 - London: Networking Reception with Bronwyn Curtis, Senior Advisor HSBC
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» 14.05.12 - Zurich:
BSCC Annual General Meeting
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» 14.05.12 - Zurich:
Dave Hartnett, CB, Permanent Secretary for Tax
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» 15.05.12 - London:
Business Lunch with Markus Binkert, MD for Marketing, SWISS International Air Lines
More info to follow
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» 23.05.12 - Zurich:
Great British Breakfast with Haig Simonian, FT
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Informal Networking

Did you know that the BSCC organises monthly informal drink's evening in different Swiss locations? No registration, you don't need to be a member and everyone pays for their own drinks at the bar.

Upcoming events:

» Geneva: Tues 01.05.2012
Papon from 6pm

» Zug: Mon 07.05.2012
Cu Bar, City Park Hotel from 5:30pm

» Zurich: Mon 23.04.2012
James Joyce Pub from 5;30pm

Welcome to the newly re-designed monthly BSCC newsletter! 


BSCC unveils new logo & branding

To strengthen the refined vision and new emphasis on the bilateral nature of the Chamber, the BSCC proudly introduces a new branding initiative – the first such endeavour in close to two decades. The launch is being supported with a new website, which also serves as a directory for British-Swiss businesses, as well as a fresh new logo, the work of Swiss-based British designer, Adrian Snodgrass. 
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Dave Hartnett confirmed as AGM Speaker

Dave Hartnett, UK Permanent Secretary for Tax, has been confirmed as the guest speaker for the upcoming BSCC AGM on the 14th May in Zurich. Dave Hartnett spearheaded the UK team’s negotiations with Switzerland on the bilateral tax agreement which is regarded by many as a groundbreaking achievement in the often turbulent waters of international tax policy.
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The BSCC seeks part-time Geneva based resource 

After six years of successful growth, the BSCC in Geneva has decided to recruit an Events Manager at the end of June 2012 to promote the further growth of the Geneva Chapter.
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 Member Focus - STEP

Advanced Certificate in Family Business Advising
This certificate will help you to build the complex mix of competences required to offer an effective and wide-ranging service to the family enterprise. The course will be of interest to anyone working with a family business from within the bounds of their own profession of origin, whether they are a lawyer, accountant, financial planner, trust and estate advisor, trust manager, private banker, wealth manager, family office executive, or a member of a multidisciplinary team. This certificate is also relevant for family business employees, owners and next generations.
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 Member Focus - SWISS

 Choose SWISS Business Class for a comfortable trip
SWISS now offers outstanding Business Class rates to Switzerland and throughout Europe. Not only does SWISS offer 34 flights daily from all over the UK to the business hubs of Switzerland, but also offers further connections to most business destinations worldwide from these hubs.

With the added benefits of shorter, more efficient connections, undisturbed privacy combined with individualised care, unrivalled comfort in the renowned SWISS business seat and famous Swiss hospitality, it’s no surprise SWISS was voted Europe’s best business-class airline in the 2011 World Travel Awards. For example, Business Class flights to Geneva start from only £285.

Visit www.swiss.com 

Links

» BSCC Website
» Online Directory
New Members in March 
» Chronologica SA, Geneva Chapter
» Cogesp SA, Ticino Chapter
» R&R Avocats, Geneva Chapter
» Moving Brands GmbH, Zurich Chapter

Member News

 » bmi Regional named UK’s most punctual airline
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 » Blick Rothenberg Budget analysis
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Member Events

 » Wed 18.04.12 2011 -  Zug:
Chuckles: Stand Up Comedy in English
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 » Thur 19.04.2012 - Geneva:
STEP luncheon conference
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 » Sun 22.04.12 - Zug:
Expat-Expo
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 » Tues 24.04.2012, Geneva:
"Jump! The net will appear!'
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 » Tues 24.04.12 - London:
COBCOE Gala Dinner & Chamber of the Year Awards
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 » 25-27.04.12, Switzerland:
International Comedy Club with Phil Butler , Fredrik Andersson
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Platinum Patrons

Deloitte AG
Credit Suisse

Bank Julius Bär & Co AG
Jeeves Group
Syngenta International AG
Zurich Insurance Group
 

Patrons

ABB
Blick Rothenberg
BSI SA
Coutts & Co.
Deloitte
EFG Bank
Ernst & Young
KPMG AG
Lloyd’s
Pritchard Englefield




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