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Expats making the most of pandemic relocations

Covid-19 might have taken a heavy toll on global mobility over the past 18 months, but most expatriates already abroad remain optimistic about the prospects for the coming year, according to a new survey.

HR increasingly turning to tech to recruit

Tackling recruitment problems now rank as one of the top three business priorities among firms across Europe, according to a new survey.

Pandemic prompts expats to eye homes at home

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a wave of expatriates seeking to buy properties in their home countries, according to a report in Mansion Global, a news website focusing on the worldwide estate market.

Hats off to our IB students on their impressive results!

With an average score of 38 — well above the world average — more than 42% of Zurich International School's Class of 2021 IB students achieved 40 points or more and one student scored a perfect 45. We are incredibly proud of them!

Despite outstanding 38-point average, top scoring school Institit auf dem Rosenberg says: "Exam results don't matter"

Students at Institut auf dem Rosenberg, the avant-garde leading Swiss boarding school, scored an impressive average of 38 points, placing the school firmly in the highest league of IB Schools in Europe, far above the international average of 33 points.

Prime property prices rising globally

Prime real estate markets in cities across the globe are on course to see price rises over the course of this year, according to international estate agents Astons.

Pandemic 'no deterrent' to global mobility

A sizeable majority of professionals are now more willing to relocate either abroad or within their home countries than they were before the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, according to a new survey encompassing nine global markets.

VISIONAPARTMENTS is expanding in Switzerland

500 new flats in Basel, Lugano and Zurich Glattbrugg.

UK begins financial services talks with Swiss

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak opened formal talks with his Swiss counterpart on Wednesday in a bid to reach a post-Brexit trade deal for financial services.

Covid shaking up expat living costs

Paris and Zurich have joined Hong Kong as being ranked as the world's most expensive cities for expats after a year when the coronavirus has shaken the annual ratings compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

Swiss bank picks Spain as post-Brexit hub

Credit Suisse follows UBS Group AG in establishing a European hub outside of London, in advance of the UK's exit from the EU on 31 December 2020. What made Madrid attractive to the Swiss bank?

‘Schools Kill Creativity’

Institut auf dem Rosenberg is challenging the stereotype of education.

Swiss cities among costliest for expats

Swiss cities occupy four of the top five places in the latest ECA International survey of the most expensive cities for overseas assignees to live.

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JPMorgan to move Swiss jobs to Scotland and India

JPMorgan Chase is to cut its workforce in Switzerland by about 15% and relocate the jobs to Scotland and India.

Singapore still top for expat "liveability"

While Singapore has topped the rankings for the 15th year in a row, which other global cities rank highly for quality of life for expats?

The changing skillsets and backgrounds of CEOs around the world have been highlighted in an analysis of more than 900 chief executives of major companies across 16 nations.

The changing face (but not the sex) of CEOs

The changing skillsets and backgrounds of CEOs around the world have been highlighted in an analysis of more than 900 chief executives of major companies across 16 nations.

Asia tops 'Best Expat Cities' rankings

For the second year running, Taipei has emerged as the favourite city in the world among expatriates with traditional destinations such as New York, Paris, Rome and San Francisco among the bottom ten in the rankings.

EU settled status scheme tops two million

Plus, a series of government-sponsored events to provide information about the scheme are to take place in across the UK. David Sapsted reports.

UK scraps plan to end freedom of movement

EU immigration U-turn from new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government. What is the latest on freedom of movement for EU citizens living in the UK?

Javid sets out 'no deal' immigration plan for EU

Home Secretary Sajid Javid outlines UK government's no-deal immigration plan for Swiss and EEA European Union citizens to come to live and work in the UK for up to 3 months without a visa.

UK reaches post-Brexit insurance deals with Swiss, USA

At Davos the UK and Switzerland agree a post-Brexit insurance deal with Switzerland that protects London's valuable insurance industry, this adds to the US-UK insurance deal signed in 2017

Immigration update: Switzerland negotiate terms with the U.K. to safeguard citizens’ rights

On December 19, 2018, the Federal Council of Switzerland approved an agreement with the U.K. on the rights of citizens after Brexit. This contract benefits Swiss and British nationals who have acquired rights in Switzerland or the U.K., based on the Free Movement of Persons Agreement (e.g. residence rights).

Singapore still best destination for expats - HSBC survey

Relocating abroad boosts average salaries by $21,000 a year, according to this year's HSBC Expat Explorer survey, published on Thursday.

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Weekly Roundup: 13 September 2018

This week's David Sapsted roundup includes information about extensive corporate and banking plans to relocate staff from the UK due to Brexit, the best place to live for expats, news about UK employment levels, and investigations into controversial ticket website Viagogo.

Schools giant Cognita to be acquired by Jacobs Holding

Schools giant Cognita to be acquired by Jacobs Holding

Cognita is to be acquired by Swiss company, Jacobs Holding, in a multi billion pound deal.

Guide to International Education & Schools 2018 2019

The Guide to International Education & Schools 2018/19 – Out Now!

The third edition of our highly popular Guide to International Education & Schools is available now in both print and digital format – get your copy today!

International school fees rise by almost 20 per cent

International school fees rise by almost 20 per cent

The results of a survey of over 680 schools by ExpatFinder.com have revealed a stark rise in international school fees in 2018.

European cities dominate most expensive in the world for expats

Cities across Europe have become more expensive this year to make up a third of the top 100 most expensive cities to live in the world in 2018, according to a new report.

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MEPs adopt legislation to reinforce the rights of posted workers

Following the adoption of new rules by the European Parliament, the rights of posted workers will be guaranteed within the next two years.

Relocating in Europe with family: Best places to live

Research ranking 25 European countries on a range of factors suggest the Mediterranean and east offer the best quality of life for raising a family.