BSCC News
Intro from our Managing Director
Vicki Guntern Farewell
Employment Opportunity BSCC Zurich
New Platinum Patron: Emily Frey
Question of the Month
October - Answer now: Cyber Security
September - Results: Referendum in Scotland
Event Highlights
News from the Geneva Chapter
Business Lunch in London on Global Tax Transparency
Evening Event in Zurich on Leadership
Member Focus
Member News
Member in the Spotlight
New Members
British-Swiss Facts
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BSCC Q4 Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities
The last quarter of 2014 is packed with a wide range of events to suit all interests with upcoming trends and business leaders’ insights. Henk Potts will return to Geneva to answer the critical question: Have things gone back to normal in the financial markets? In Zurich, Inga Beale will share her insights into the challenges of managing tradition and modernisation, London will welcome Sally Tennant to talk about what "lean in or wither" means to her. At Central Office, it will be time to say Goodbye to Vicki Guntern, welcome a new Platinum Patron and search for the next Events and Sponsorship Manager… as said a very busy last quarter ahead of us!
Magalie Chelius, BSCC Managing Director
Vicki Guntern Farewell
We would like to inform you that Vicki Guntern will be leaving the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce to pursue other professional opportunities. We would like to thank Vicki for her valuable work and contribution over the past 25 years at the BSCC. During this time, Vicki has held a number of positions, has worked with eight Presidents, helped develop and implement the Vision 2020 initiative and supported the Chamber in times of change and transition, while maintaining good relationships with our Members and Sponsors. Please join us in thanking Vicki and wishing her every success for the future and next steps in her career.
Employment Opportunity: BSCC Events & Sponsorship Manager in Zurich
An exciting new opportunity has arisen at the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce central office, based in Zurich. The BSCC is recruiting an Events & Sponsorship Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive event strategy that supports the BSCC’s growth plan and its members’ acquisition and retention activities. If you are a well-rounded events manager with a strong customer centric approach and want to add value to the British-Swiss business environment, we look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the BSCC team! Please send your covering letter and CV to magalie.chelius@bscc.co.uk before 14th November 2014.
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New Platinum Patron: Emil Frey
We are delighted to welcome Emil Frey as Platinum Patron of the BSCC. Emil Frey joined the BSCC as a member in 1954 and has now decided to become a strategic supporter of the Chamber. Emil Frey is one of the largest and oldest British car resellers in Switzerland managing prestigious brands such as Jaguar, Land Rover and Aston Martin. Same as the BSCC, Emily Frey looks back on a long history and is actually celebrating its 90th Anniversary this year. The BSCC is grateful for the support provided by Patron companies, which enables further development and promotion of British-Swiss bilateral interests and prosperity.
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Cyber security is becoming increasingly important and is now a business priority for many organisations. In its recent Cybersecurity Strategy, the European Union is aiming for an Open, Safe and Secure Cyberspace.
In your daily business, where do you believe to be most exposed to cyber crime:
-- New product launch
-- Entering new markets
-- Major organisational change
Question of the Month September 2014 - Results
BSCC members were invited to consider whether the outcome of the Scottish referendum would affect the UK’s membership of the EU. Of those replying, 40% felt that the Scottish result would make a UK exit from the EU more likely, 16% thought it would be less likely and 44% that it would make no difference. The main conclusion to draw from these figures is that the Scottish referendum result is not expected to halt the drift towards a UK exit from the EU, which is something of an irony because the slogan of the victorious ‘No’ campaign was “better together”.
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News from the Geneva Chapter
One of Europe’s great banking dynasties, the Rothschilds, visited earlier this month. The Baroness Ariane eloquently explained just why the Edmond de Rothschild Group will continue building on 200 years of experience to support growth, entrepreneurship and progress and remain head and shoulders above the rest. New face on the Geneva Chapter Committee, Richard Golding, brings many years of experience and a host of invaluable connections to help develop further growth.Now an independent management consultant, he was previously a consulting partner with PwC for 25 years. Alpine Trustees of Geneva have joined as co-sponsors of the Great British Breakfasts until year-end.
Business Lunch in London: Towards Global Tax Transparency - the OECD's Common Reporting Standard - London, 21.10.2014
Co-operation between tax administrations is critical in the fight against tax evasion and protecting the integrity of tax systems. A key aspect of that co-operation is exchange of information. Since 2012, various standards have been put in place and agreed on with additional measures being put forward. It is with great pleasure that the BSCC will host Sarah Wulff-Cochrane, Director of Financial Policy & Operations at the British Bankers’ Association, on Tuesday 21st October 2014. Sarah has lead responsibility for all aspects of taxation policy, communicating members’ interests at the highest levels of UK, European and global policymaking.
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"Looking Down on Leaders - a bird’s eye view of business and bosses" - Zurich, 23.10.2014
‘This is learning the light-hearted way – the antidote to boring business books.’ So goes the introduction to Iain Martin’s new book on business and leadership. ‘Looking Down on Leaders’ is a collection of short stories about Iain’s funny – and often bizarre – experiences in forty years of business around the world. At this special evening event in Zurich on Thursday, 23rd October 2014, Iain will present some key leadership lessons from his book in an informal dialogue, followed by a networking apéro and book-signing.
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MEMBER NEWS
STEP Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients
Ensure your working knowledge of the latest legislative changes, impacting non-UK domiciled clients, is up-to-date. Delivered online and taking just five months to complete, this STEP Advanced Certificate covers what a private client expert needs to know in order to provide sound UK tax advice to their UK-connected international clients’. Our online learning platform provides peer-to-peer interaction, while a practical syllabus blends theory with practice to ensure that learnings have immediate application and demonstrable value for practitioners and firms. View more details here or visit the STEP website. Enrolments close 15 December 2014.
CTI Market Entry Camp UK: innovative Swiss start-ups explore the UK
The Swiss Embassy has established a new programme that supports Swiss start-ups looking to enter the UK market. Selected companies spend up to four weeks in an incubator in London with Embassy and Business Hub helping to get advice, business intelligence and contacts. Six start-ups will attend this “camp” over the next months, their activities include a 3D online training environment, a social network for doing good, a system for customer feedback, devices for assisted living, marketing via sponsored premium content and a novel type of wind turbine. Interested to find out more? Please contact lutz-peter.berg@eda.admin.ch.
MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT
British Beds Worldwide
British Beds Worldwide Limited ("BBW") is a unique company, providing a truly global UK-craftsman-to-bedroom service for the supply and delivery of some of the best and most comfortable beds and mattresses in the world. The BSCC site and quarterly Members' Mailshot are the ideal media through which BBW can inform the appropriate clientele of new products, offers and exciting developments. Through this edition of "In The Spotlight", and building on 10 years of worldwide customers' feedback, BBW is thrilled to "leak" the imminent launch of its own fabulously exclusive Roger Charles Collection - the epitome of British bed manufacturing expertise.
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NEW MEMBERS IN SEPTEMBER
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Miranda Mills, Geneva
Miranda Mills has joined the Geneva Chapter as an individual member.
A.T. Kearney (International) AG, Zurich
A.T. Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm with offices in more than 40 countries.
Zeljko Korica, Zurich
Zeljko Korica has joined the Zurich Chapter as an individual member.
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DID YOU KNOW that there is a passenger flight every 10 minutes between Switzerland and the UK?
In 2013, 56'071 flights transported passengers between Switzerland and the UK, which makes an average of one flight every 10 minutes. British tourists spend most time in Zurich and the Geneva region and Swiss tourists mostly stay in London.
Schweizerische Zivilluftfahrt / Bundesamt für Statistik / Visit Britain
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Platinum Patrons: 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 and Thomas Eggar LLP
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BSCC NETWORKING
Thurs 23.10.2014 / 20.11.2014 - Basel: "Stammtisch" - Informal Networking at Campari Bar
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Tues 11.11.2014 - Zurich: "Stammtisch" - Informal Networking at the James Joyce Pub
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BSCC NEWS
Upcoming BSCC Events in Geneva on World Radio Switzerland
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The McKay Interview on WRS - latest edition with Dr Dominique Turpin – President of the IMD business school in Lausanne
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MEMBER NEWS
STEP Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients
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10% discount for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Hospitality programme
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Ski 2 Freedom develops strategic focus in new partnership with Kinetic Consulting
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Association Servette Rugby Club de Genève : A club’s reawakening
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Cabinet Privé de Conseils opens an office in Berne
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ICT Trade Mission UK organised by Switzerland Global Enterprise
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MEMBER &
PARTNER EVENTS
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Sun 19.10.2014 - Geneva: Servette Rugby Club de Genève v RC Pondinois
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Tues 21.10.2014 - Zurich: QS World MBA Tour
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Wed 22.10.2014 - Zurich: More Security in the Cloud
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Sat 25.10.2014 - Zurich: Luncheon with the British Residents’ Association of Switzerland
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Tues 28.10.2014 - Zug: English stand-up comedy
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Wed 29.10.2014 - Lucerne: Puccini Gala with Art View Maker
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Fri 07.11.2014 - Basel: La Traviata with Art View Maker
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Sun 09.11.2014 - Geneva: Servette Rugby Club de Genève v RC Arbeslois 15
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Sun 09.11. - Sun 16.11.2014 - London: Barclays ATP World Tour Finals
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Mon 17.11. - Fri 21.11.2014 - London: GCSP Executive Course on Global Resilience
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Sat 22.11.2014 - London: City Swiss Club Ball
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Wed 26.11. - Fri 28.11.2014 - London: ICT Trade Mission UK
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MEMBER OFFERS
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Restaurant Schlössli Utenberg
10% discount for BSCC members
Swiss International Air Lines
Smart businesses save more with SWISS and partner airlines
Cresta Hotels Davos
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International New York Times
99¢ for your first 12 weeks
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The World's finest beds at UK Prices and a special offer for BSCC Members
Pension fund pro
Free pension fund review
Aplomb Translations
10% Discount on all translations!
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10% off on the à la carte menu at Le Jardin
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BSCC TWEETS
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The A team. Fantastic event in Geneva with @The_BSCC. Inspiring Swiss sailors and business people.
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