Switzerland

Fund investing: Why the turbulence is more memorable than the landing

Professional Adviser | 26 Jan 2012 | 00:00

Last year may have been a bumpy ride for investors but, says Skandia Investment Group’s Ryan Hughes, it is important to learn lessons from a volatile journey.

aeroplane1

Pioneer appoints country head for Switzerland

Rainer Lenzin will concentrate on developing and expand the position of Pioneer Investments in the country.

International Investment | 13 Jan 2012 | 07:25
notting-hill

Time to network: UK has 600,000 'millionaire households'

There are close to 600,000 'millionaire households' in the UK, according to the latest estimates, but, as a share of total households, Britain lags Ireland, Kuwait and Taiwan.

IFAonline | 05 Jan 2012 | 08:30

Other Switzerland articles

swiss-national-bank-zurich

Swiss central bank chief's wife hit by franc swap scandal

Switzerland's central bank is embroiled in a political storm after it was revealed the wife of the governor sold 500,000 Swiss francs shortly before the authorities intervened to cap the value of the currency.

IFAonline | 05 Jan 2012 | 07:40
robertson-lee2

Why Investment Quorum favours equities over bonds

Lee Robertson, CEO of wealth management firm Investment Quorum, explains why he is still positive on equity markets despite negative sentiment.

Professional Adviser | 01 Dec 2011 | 08:00
letter-doormat

Brits with Swiss accounts get threatening letters from HMRC

Thousands of UK resident holders of Swiss bank accounts will receive letters from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) this week threatening a thorough investigation into their tax affairs.

IFAonline | 17 Nov 2011 | 10:38
zurich

Swiss ETF market is seeing strong growth

The Swiss ETF market is experiencing strong growth, with new investors and new issuers boosting the market.

ETFM | 01 Nov 2011 | 10:14
Swiss flag

Warning HMRC's Swiss tax hit list has flaws

Swiss bank account holders who have legitimate reasons for keeping their money offshore may still be on the taxman's hit list, accountants warned.

IFAonline | 18 Oct 2011 | 15:06
david gauke

HMRC targets 6,000 Swiss accounts in tax crackdown

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned UK residents and organisations with Swiss bank accounts to declare any outstanding tax before it begins investigations.

IFAonline | 13 Oct 2011 | 11:32
hmrc-entrance

HMRC’s Swiss tax deal ‘unrealistic’

Today’s tax deal between the UK and Switzerland, designed to recoup £7bn from Brits with funds in Swiss bank accounts, is “unrealistic”, according to accountants Baker Tilly.

International Investment | 06 Oct 2011 | 15:30

Swiss cantons target the wealthy

A half-day conference will promote the low taxes and benefits for both individuals and companies of relocating to Switzerland.

International Investment | 06 Oct 2011 | 13:45

Swiss property market benefits from exchange rate environment

The recent move of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to set a minimum exchange rate against the euro will impact favourably on the Swiss property market, predicts international property search specialist Quintessentially Estates.

International Investment | 30 Sep 2011 | 10:05
ubs-ny-offces

UBS shares fall as bank reveals $2bn rogue trading loss

UBS has said it has discovered a loss in the region of $2bn as a result of rogue trading in its investment banking division.

IFAonline | 15 Sep 2011 | 12:36

Viewpoints

In Focus

Latest jobs

Coffee Lounge