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Energy Geopolitics and the Middle East: Insights, Networks, Knowledge
From the 5th-7th March, MEC International Ltd., London, will hold the annual meeting of the Windsor Energy Group at Windsor Castle. This high-level meeting looks at energy geopolitics and will be under the chairmanship of Lord Howell, a former British Government energy secretary. The event is ideally suited for senior policy-makers, energy executives and those with an interest in the power structures, networks, relationships and influence of this crucial industrial sector.
Then, on the 8th March, there will be a House of Lords review of possible Afghan scenarios involving regional solutions. This will be chaired by the Rt Hon Michael Ancram and involve experts such as James Clad, a former Under-secretary at the US Department of Defense who covered this area under US Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
MEC produces a regular in-depth analysis of Middle East developments with contributions from a distinguished expert panel. In addition it produces a regular series of newsletters covering developments across the Middle East North Africa region.
Michael McKay, Principal of McKay’s, and a member of the BSCC, offers discreet counsel and introductions to these sought after circles of knowledge and influence. He is also a director of MEC International
If you would like to know more, please contact Michael on m.mckay@bluewin.ch or call him on +41 22 776 7520. Please also refer to www.meconsult.co.
"Pressure on Top Managers is currently Enormous"
Iain Martin is MD to I.J.Martin & Co ltd, which specialises in coaching globally active leaders. He states: “Many CEOs are no longer secure in their jobs.” In an interview with Cash, Iain explains why CEOs in Switzerland may be better placed and how his team of coaches in Europe, USA and Asia deal with insider knowledge. Read more
Legal & Tax Seminar sponsored by Jordan's International
The BSCC Legal & Tax Chapter held a seminar on the 30th of November 2009 - sponsored by Jordan's International. For those of you who were unable to attend, we are pleased to announce that we have copies of the presentations entitled "The Companies Act 2006 - The key changes and their impact on UK companies" by Mark Bevon, Head of Business Development, Jordan's Limited and " UK holding companies - The new dividend exemption" by Martin Palmer. Both can be emailed to you at your request. If interested, please send an email to mona.shukri@bscc.co.uk to request them.
SWISS is very pleased to announce the launch of an additional SWISS route from the UK with a new London Heathrow to Geneva service operating 6 times per day starting 10th January 2010.  NEW: LONDON HEATHROW - GENEVA
The new services between London Heathrow and Geneva will be operated by two aircraft of the Airbus A320 family. In an initial phase, one of these will be provided by bmi, our new sister airline within the Lufthansa Group. Later, however, SWISS will operate all these Geneva services with its own equipment. A further SWISS Airbus A320 will be stationed in Geneva for this purpose. From London City, we will slightly modify our daily capacity to Geneva by offering four daily frequencies from 10th of January and by adding an additional frequency to Zurich on Saturdays.
As well as meeting increased demand for travel options from Heathrow to Geneva, the route will afford travellers the benefit of recently upgraded SWISS facilities at Geneva airport, including new First, Business class and Senator Lounges. At SWISS’ new Heathrow base in Terminal 1,improved infrastructure offers both a brand new Star Alliance and bmi lounge, plus a fast-track option which is helpful for the many business travellers.
"What is it worth?" Art Seminar
In a BSCC seminar, Koller Auctions of Zurich and Genève were pleased to host an "Evening of Antiques" at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane London on December 7th 2009.  Read more
Business leaders warn against minaret ban
The Swiss Business Federation (economiesuisse) has warned against a proposed ban on minarets ahead of a nationwide vote on the issue on November 29. The organisation said the initiative by members of rightwing parties could damage the competitive edge of the Swiss economy and dent the country's tolerant and open-minded reputation.
Read the whole article and more about the minaret debate on swissinfo.ch
The Swiss Chalet is coming to Swissôtel The Howard, London!
Swissôtel The Howard, London brings “The Swiss Chalet” into its Temple Garden in Central London. Experience the flavours of a traditional Swiss menu, surrounded by the distinctive charm and ambience of an authentic Swiss Chalet!
From Cheese Fondues to Dark Toblerone Tart our menus and packages can be tailored to meet your individual requirements. Whether you are hosting a corporate event or Christmas party let us show you how it is done - the Swiss way.
Further information
Swiss Post Solutions expands into the Middle East through partnership with GAC
The alliance, to be known as ‘GAC Office Solutions: Powered by Swiss Post Solutions’, will take effect immediately and deliver a range of physical and digital solutions. It combines GAC’s commercial skills, customer knowledge and geographical reach with Swiss Post Solutions’ technological and operational excellence in document outsourcing to offer a range of physical and digital solutions.
Press release
Ernst & Young new study: Switzerland as a place of business during and after the crisis.
Read the study
18th August BBC Worldwide Channels to launch BBC entertainment accross Europe and Middle East
BBC Worldwide Channels has today unveiled plans for a rebrand of its general entertainment channel BBC Prime.
Press release
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Member article: Corporate Governance for SME’s: a topic that is here to stay.
Swiss Post Solutions Limited wins five-year contract with Telegraph Media Group
Swiss Post Solutions Limited is delighted to announce it has won a five-year-contract to provide an integrated mailroom and courier management service to Telegraph Media Group (TMG), following a rigorous tendering process.
Read full article
The Cheese club has a new name!
If you have known us from our humble beginning back in December 2007 you may remember that the Cheese Club started by selling cheese from the UK, France, Italy & Switzerland. Well, for the last 9 months or so, due to customer demand, we have only been supplying British Cheese so we have decided to change our name to the British Cheese Centre of Switzerland.
Thank you everyone for supporting us during our first 18 months and I hope to meet more of you at some of this summers event.
Swiss Post Solutions Limited the new name for MailSource UK
MailSource UK changed its name to Swiss Post Solutions Limited on 1st July 2009.
The change represents a closer association with MailSource UK’s parent company, Swiss Post, and is part of a long-term global ‘one-brand strategy’ for all of the latter’s subsidiaries.
Read full article
Swiss International Air Lines
Announcement - Swiss moves its operations from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 effective 11 June 2009.
Full details via Swiss website / Information flyer
Markus J Becker gains global role as CEO of the new Document Solutions Group
MailSource UK is delighted to announce that Markus J Becker has been appointed CEO of the Document Solutions Group (formerly the MailSource Group), part of Swiss Post Solutions (SPS). Becker moves on from leading MailSource UK and Ireland where he has been CEO for over five years.
Read full article
Simply Theatre launch an exciting new project
Simply Theatre Academy are launching an exciting new project taking English speaking teenagers based in Switzerland to produce, rehearse and perform a theatrical production at the Edinburgh Festival in August 2009.
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They are looking for corporate firms who would like to be associated with the project to provide sponsorship. If you would feel your firm would like to support this project and may stand to benefit in some way from such sponsorship, please contact Thomas Grafton on corporate@simplytheatre.com
BSCC Member In Focus, January 2009
Hotel Splendide Royale have introduced a modern Tea Time offering their customers something different to your usual noisy bar or restuarant. Here Giuseppe Rossi explains his new venture and how it came about.
Read full article
MailSource Zurich partners with Swiss Post for European document managment agreement
Swiss Post has been awarded a multi-year Master Service Agreements by Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) to deliver and manage Zurich's document processing services for some of its European operations; Starting with the UK and Switzerland in the first quater of 2009.
press release
Blick Rothenberg, UK Pre Budget Commentary on the VAT change from 1st December 2008
A view of the practical implications of the VAT reduction in the UK
Read article / Blick Rothenberg homepage
MailSource UK has won the prestigious Premises and Facilities Management Award 2008 in ‘Partners with People’ for its work with Boots.
News Release – 14.11.08
BSCC Member In Focus, October 2008
In this, the second of our ongoing series, we speak with Michael Jones of the Cheese Club, who takes on the seemingly impossible challenge of selling British Cheese in Switzerland with great success.
Read full article
MailSource moves into Ireland
MailSource has announced that it will be expanding its business into Ireland. News Release
Sept 2008 Blue Islands Airline announces new flights and routes
Daily direct flights between Jersey - Geneva and Jersey - Zurich. press release
Southampton air links to Jersey, Geneva and Zurich. press release
BSCC Member In Focus, September 2008
The BSCC launches its new feature, Member In Focus, in its eNewsletter this month. We begin this regular monthly feature by interviewing Iain Martin and Marlene Uetz, Co-Founders of I.J. Martin & Co Ltd. and amongst other insights we learn the role The BSCC has played in growth of 'The CEO's Secret Weapon'. Read full article
Dissertation by Dr. Steen Ehlern, "Global Private Wealth Management: An International Study on Private Wealth Management and Family Office Services for Ultra-high Net Worth Individuals"
SOLD OUT (awaiting reprint)
(special price for BSCC members)
Melia White House Hotel win British Polish Chamber of Commerce 'Best Hotel 2008' award. Read more
BBC World launches embedded news video on BBC.com - read press release here
April 2008 MailSource UK extends its digital processing capabilities with the acquisition of Graphic Data - read press release here
Feb 2008 - Blackden Financial S.A. opens its new Zurich office - read press release here
Futurecom Interactive 'Trends 2.0' presentation, given by Claus Bornholt, Head of Consulting.
IMCP: Small Company, Significant Reputation
Iain Macleod Consulting & Partner, the Lausanne-based communications consultancy, which is a member of the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce, enjoyed a significant success recently when one of its major clients, the Russian city of Sochi, was awarded the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Sochi Press Release
Pritchard Englefield, Solicitors, announce the reverse takeover and Aim Flotation of Nostra Terra Oil Gas Company plc (previous name LHP Investments PLC)
Blick Rothenberg 'Guide to Establishing a Business in the UK'
Banks battle against money laundering as market complexity increases
The cost of fighting money laundering has risen dramatically for banks across the world as they have become increasingly engaged in the struggle against criminality. However, the task is becoming more difficult due to the increasing complexity of the financial markets in which they operate, including greater exposure to sometimes unfamiliar emerging markets and the dramatic growth of alternative assets, according to a global study by KPMG. If you have any topics, please contact us www.kpmgforensic.ch/.
Ferguson Partners Family Office Ltd - 'Who needs a family office?'
KPMG 'Profile of a Fraudster' Survey 2007 - A profile of the typical perpetrator
Most fraud offences are committed by management. This is the finding of the Profile of a Fraudster Survey 2007 by KPMG. The first-ever study conducted on the basis of actual fraud cases clearly reveals that the perpetrators usually exploit inadequate internal controls for their own benefit - resulting in substantial material and immaterial damage for the company. If you have any topics, please contact us www.kpmgforensic.ch
Butterfield Bank Group opens its first office in Switzerland
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