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Old 17.08.2010, 23:23
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Hi there

I would say that any financial advisor is just another sales person unfortunately. The only advice you should take is from someone who really cares about your personal benefits like friends or your self :-) The more complicated the financial product, the better for the sales person = financial advisor since it has less transparency (higher costs, more insecurity, more derivatives?). You should be able to understand what they are saying, if they can't explain it in a simple way then it's a lack of understanding of the product. Using financial terminology to make you confused is not a sign of professionalism. I would recommend reading and learning on your own and then choosing your financial products on your own.
oh yes sir...ive just found out im not in the situation I was promised. Of course it took me some time and neglegent behaviour and of course the signs of a con artist to work it out...silly me..my fault..I hope my 20 grand loss will make me realise..!..

But the key point it...be careful...watch out...ask questions..ask more questions...dont sign....dont sign witout seeing the fully signed forms..ask for recomendations..infact..better still...dont sign...they will tell you your Swiss Francs are worth nothing in CS or UBS...tell them to tell you where your CHFS will go once you hand them over...at this point they wont be able to tell you....

There are some young guys around which are nothing more than a sales pitch as per all the above...of course, intuition tells you no, their approach means you sign...I did.....sadly....never again..

And the best part about it...they read these forums to get the general feeling of their business and to pick up clients!...

Ive read the other forums about this whole rip off and I agree...
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Old 24.08.2010, 15:37
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By trend i mean/expect some thing like this

p.s within this discussion euro have gained .02

it was 1.345 and now 1.347
& now 1.313
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And remember always, "The return of your money is more important than the returns on your money!"
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I just joined English forum. This is the first post of a newbie

Also just joined a finance forum: http://www.brokernews.ch
Apparently, a new one but the content looks interesting; analysis and news on Swiss bourse in English – if anyone interested in bourse talky talk.
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Old 14.09.2010, 01:27
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I just joined English forum. This is the first post of a newbie

Also just joined a finance forum: http://www.brokernews.ch
Apparently, a new one but the content looks interesting; analysis and news on Swiss bourse in English – if anyone interested in bourse talky talk.
Hey, that's cool - it's new and so are you: it's Lausanne-based and so are you!

What a wonderful world of coincidence, eh!

Oh, and welcome to EF.
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Old 14.09.2010, 14:04
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Yes, life is full of coincidences and the most obvious is usually the best concealed.
I could only be happy to exchange info with people who investigate a bit further. I take it as a warmth welcome
Cheers.
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Hello y'all.

I have been badly burnt by a so-called wealth management company who in the event were not registered in Switzerland or any other European country and who specifically target expats with unsuitable products which maximise their commission. Make sure you check that financial advisors are registered with the regulatory authority and their employees have Swiss work permits or are Swiss nationals. I have however found the Big Two banks to be open and honest about their products and services. A good Swiss tax advisor is also essential to navigate the minefield of different cantonal tax rates. Mine has paid his fees back many times over by finding deductibles which I would never have imagined, e.g. health care costs not reimbursed by the Krankenkasse.

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Old 08.10.2010, 18:02
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Hello y'all.

I have been badly burnt by a so-called wealth management company who in the event were not registered in Switzerland or any other European country and who specifically target expats with unsuitable products which maximise their commission. Make sure you check that financial advisors are registered with the regulatory authority and their employees have Swiss work permits or are Swiss nationals. I have however found the Big Two banks to be open and honest about their products and services. A good Swiss tax advisor is also essential to navigate the minefield of different cantonal tax rates. Mine has paid his fees back many times over by finding deductibles which I would never have imagined, e.g. health care costs not reimbursed by the Krankenkasse.

Hooray Henry
Tax advisor, couldn't agree more. Big 2 Banks - run for your life beyond a current account. They are completely biased to their products of affiliates - check out a regulated financial advisor in Switzerland (you can google or use the FINMA lists), and get one that speaks the language you feel most comfortable with and has expertise in/affiliates with what you need (UK mortgages for example).
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