In this week’s podcast the team confront the big issue of the week: that surprise decision by the Swiss National Bank to abandon the Swiss Franc’s peg with the Euro. Ben Gutteridge asks Guy Foster why the decision was made and whether it should have been foreseen. James Box explains what negative interest rates mean for Swiss savers and eastern European borrowers engaged in ‘carry trades’. With Swiss watch like precision Nicla Di Palma contrasts the fortunes of two prominent Swiss companies whose different business models mean they are weathering the franc storm very differently. Finally Dr Alex Moore looks at the impact on Switzerland’s mammoth pharmaceutical sector. 

What would you like to hear about on the podcast? Let us know using #brewinpodcast on twitter or by posting a comment below. Also feel free to leave a review on iTunes.

 

 

The value of investments can fall and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. All information within this publication is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. No investment is suitable in all cases and you have any doubts as to an investment’s suitability then you should contact your financial adviser. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the views held throughout Brewin Dolphin Ltd. We or a connected person may have positions in or options on the securities mentioned herein or may buy, sell or offer to make a purchase or sale of such security mentioned in this podcast. For further information, please refer to our conflicts policy which is available on the footer below.