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Financial markets are essential for economic growth and to provide investments for people’s futures. Well-functioning markets rely on confidence in how these markets are managed and education of the public is essential in this eco-system. SEIML strongly supports educating the public in finance and how to invest wisely.
Revisiting 'the bezzle'
Jun 10, 2022
We have gone through over a dozen years of very high economic growth and massive market appreciation; some would argue, largely debt-fueled. But with several big ‘shocks to the system’, zero-COVID policies, Russian invasion of Ukraine, Brexit and, now, Fed tightening, could it be that we are entering a sustained period of recession? Time to revisit ‘the bezzle’.
Covid-19: don't shake hands
Feb 22, 2020
On the 20th February I participated in a Webinar on COVID-19 as shown in the title slide above. Thanks to the host Felix Moesener, Science Consul, Swissnex and the two guest speakers, Dr Christian Althaus (University of Bern) and Dr Pietro Vernazza (Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen). It was very informative.
SEIML: Industry 4.0, Germany and China
Dec 4, 2019
Working with SMEs in many industries, healthcare, ‘smart manufacturing’, automotive, I am seeing how technology is dramatically changing those industries. Participating in a recent conference in Frankfurt, Germany gave me real insights into Industry 4.0 there and the potential for its application here in China.
