Dr. Jelle Zijlstra was the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, President of the Central Bank of the Netherlands, and President of the Bank for International Settlements in Switzerland, with a long-standing engagement with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands. In honour of this renowned economist, we recognize…
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10 Things entrepreneurs should never say to investors
There are volumes of advice on what entrepreneurs should be saying during investor pitches and meetings. Knowing what not to say can be even more important. Before you walk into that presentation or investor meeting you ought to know your lines, your slides, your data, the questions you’ll be asked by…
Preparing a killer business plan
Which business models attract investors? 1. Pricing strategy. Many companies think they need to undercut their competitors to attract clients. Actually, this strategy is a recipe for failure. If your only appeal is a low price, there will be no reason for customers to come back to you if they find…
Making an Investment Memorandum
An investment memo is a clear and concise articulation of the key components of your company and what the rationale is for investing in it. Writing an investment memorandum helps the investor to understand why he should invest in your company. VCs also write investment memos of their own, so…
Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands partners with ACE Administration Services
Outsourcing administration support services can assist you in eliminating management hassles allowing the management team to focus more time and energy on building client relationships and business development. Oftentimes you can drop fifty percent of your budget gaining the same quality of services and dedication producing higher output. ACE Administration…
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra Award 2022 Laureate in the Field of Sustainability and Cryptocurrencies | BIT49
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra was the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, President of the Central Bank of the Netherlands, and President of the Bank for International Settlements in Switzerland, with a long-standing engagement with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands. In honour of this renowned economist, we recognize…
SCCN brokers EUR 91 million deal
The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands is honored to have played a key role in the Avatrade marketplace listing of 12 Embraer aircrafts. The placement involved three ERJ145 Embraer and nine E170 Embraer aircrafts. The total value of the deal is EUR 91 million. Avatrade is the world’s…
Meeting with the Ambassador of Suriname
Our Ambassador, Ms Ruby Ketting Oliver, visited the the Ambassador of Suriname, HE Rajendre Khargi, in The Hague. One of the topics discussed was the protection of nature for the benefit of all Surinamese people and the rest of the world. Being the greenest country in the world, Suriname harbors…
Memorandum of Understanding signed between SCCN and ZAS Ventures
On 29 August 2022, Bob Juchter van Bergen Quast, CEO of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands and Andriy Zinchuk, CEO of ZAS Ventures, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate mutual investment strategies. The cooperation will establish effective consultation, co-operation, and the exchange of information between the…
Meeting with the Martin G. Scarpino, CEO of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Australia
Oliver F. von Borstel, President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands, had a bilateral meeting with his Australian colleague, Martin G. Scarpino, CEO of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Australia. The meeting in Sydney was organised to exchange views on Dutch-Australian relations and international and regional…
Formation of Türkiye Institute
Founded in 2022, the Türkiye Institute is an initiative of the Chamber of Commerce Netherlands-Türkiye and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands. Philosophy The Institute understands that in an increasingly globalised world, in which people are able to travel and exchange information faster than ever before, Europe is becoming more…
Hoe verkoop ik mijn bedrijf
U wilt uw bedrijf verlopen of u zoekt een tragische partner om verder te groeien. U weet heel goed wat uw onderneming waard is en wat de potentie is. In ons netwerk zitten professionele venture capitalists en private equity partners, die bedrijven ter overname zoeken of als strategische partner willen…
SCCN-Ambassador Ruby Ketting Olivier’s keen interest in sustainable real estate development
Ms Ruby Ketting Olivier, ambassador of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands, has a keen interest in sustainable real estate development. We hear the environmental argument mostly from private people and increasingly from architecture agencies, less still from real estate developers. For Ruby, making the world a better…
Turkey as alternative supplier to China
Foreign businesses see Turkey as the most important country in addressing global supply chain issues, with its large production capacity and high manufacturing standards. While several countries had disruptions due to problems related to the pandemic measures including lockdowns and travel bans, Turkey proved its strong industrial infrastructure that continued…
MOU between Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands and North Forge Technology Exchange
The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands and North Forge Technology Exchange in Canada have established a working relationship and a common strategy, focussing on effective and efficient international trade, industrial restructuring, enterprise development and entrepreneurship. Both parties believe that modern business stands to benefit from improved trade facilitation,…
Venture investors are sitting atop more investable capital than ever before
You might think given the chatter in the startup world that venture capitalists are short on funds — after all, we’re hearing about young tech companies finding themselves marooned between stages, hitting up investors with smaller capital pools than prior backers and turning to equity crowdfunding to keep their cash balances healthy. And yet new data from…
CEO of the SCCN attends an international conference in Kiev
On 15 April 2022, the CEO of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands, R.A.U. Juchter van Bergen Quast, attended an important international conference in Kiev: Postwar World: People, Problems, Values. Professor dr. Victor Andrushchenko, Rector of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine, opened the conference. Thank…
Asset Protection Seminars
Are your assets at risk? Because of the mounting political and economic uncertainty in many countries, the assets of individuals, families and businesses are at risk. Timing is crucial, as it is near impossible to implement robust asset protection strategies during a crisis. The Asset Protection Seminars of the Swiss Chamber…
Engemma from Finland has developed a groundbreaking digital imaging technology for the polished gemstone industry
Engemma Oy has created a groundbreaking digital imaging technology for the polished gemstone industry, which allows for digital assessment of the stone’s clarity with the same accuracy and functionality as if the stone was present. The patent pending imaging technology is offered as a service to large wholesalers, graders, and…
Seminar Vermogensbescherming
Op donderdag 23 juni 2022 organiseerde de Zwitserse Kamer van Koophandel voor een selecte groep ondernemers het eerste Seminar Vermogensbescherming. Hoe de toekomst eruit ziet kan niemand vertellen. Iedere ondernemer denkt na over de continuïteit van zijn onderneming. Maar stel dat de ondernemer onverwacht uitvalt, of uw onderneming komt in…
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra Award 2022 Laureate in the Field of Sustainability and Aviation | Avatrade Marketplace Inc.
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra was the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, President of the Central Bank of the Netherlands, and President of the Bank for International Settlements in Switzerland, with a long-standing engagement with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands. In honour of this renowned economist, we recognize international leaders whose work champions economic national growth, generational-shifting innovation, global collaboration,…
Russia’s gold stockpile must be frozen
The Ruble’s plunge has hit average Russians hard. Money does not mean anything any more. In an effort to protect their earnings, many Russians are investing in gold. They hope to capitalize on its history as a safe-haven asset in times of economic uncertainty and take advantage of the Russian…
Swiss-Turkish cooperation in the field of corporate finance
The Chamber of Commerce Netherlands-Turkey is managed from its offices in Rotterdam and Istanbul, and stimulates entrepreneurs, start-ups, academic institutions, NGOs, opinion makers and individuals to benefit from the vast business opportunities offered by these great countries. The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands focuses on connecting entrepreneurs to…
Support for our partner Universities | National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine | National Pedagogical Dragomanov University
The Ludwig von Mises School of Economics, an activity of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands, condemns the Russian aggression and occupation of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. We call on Russia’s government to stop its murder and destruction campaign and respect international law, and on European…
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra Award 2022 Laureate in the Field of Social Responsibility and Banking | Ali Niknam
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra was the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, President of the Central Bank of the Netherlands, and President of the Bank for International Settlements in Switzerland, with long-standing engagement with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands. In honour of this renowned economist, we recognize international leaders whose work champions economic national growth, generational-shifting innovation, global collaboration, or…
The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands condemns Russia’s attack on Ukraine and warns for disinformation
Our prayers are with the people of Ukraine these days as they suffer a scandalous attack by Russian military forces. President Putin is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring. The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (SCCN) expects that the consequences for both the Ukrainian…
R.A.U. Juchter van Bergen Quast receives honorary doctorate in Kiev for his outstanding contributions to business development
The CEO of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce has received an honorary doctorate from the Institute of Agroecology and Natural Resources in Kiev for his outstanding contributions to business development. The ceremony was attended by an international audience. Visiting Kiev On 25 November 2021, an international delegation visited the Institute…
Private placement provisions in Switzerland
Introduction Switzerland is not a Member State of the EU and is thus not subject to the AIFMD and the respective rules. Switzerland has its own rules: (1) the Financial Services Act (“FinSA”, Finanzdienstleistungsgesetz); (2) the corresponding ordinance (“FinSO”, Finanzdienstleistungsverordnung); (3) the Collective Investment Scheme Act (“CISA”, Kollektivanlagegesetz); (4) the…
Cooperation between Ludwig von Mises School of Economics and National Pedagogical Dragomanov University
On 25 November 2021, Rector of the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University in Kiev (NPU) Acad. Prof. Dr. Viktor Andrushchenko welcomed Baron Rudolph Andries Ulrich Juchter van Bergen Quast, CEO of Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands and CEO of the European Chamber of Digital Commerce. Juchter van Bergen Quast…
Lecture | From scientist to entrepreneur: a roadmap
Dear friends and colleagues, Turning a new technology into a product is one of the most exciting things that a scientist can do while working in the private sector. Starting your own company in order to commercialise new technology is even more exciting. You are cordially invited to the following…
.nl registrants whose addresses are outside The Netherlands
All .nl registrants whose addresses are outside the Netherlands automatically use the SIDN address as a ‘domicile address’. That’s an address where a bailiff can formally deliver official documents (e.g. a summons) to the registrant. The address is: registrant XYZ, C/o SIDN, Meander 501, 6825 MD, Arnhem, The Netherlands. SIDN…
RED ALERT: Switzerland abandoning the notion of digital sovereignty and surrendering to American and Chinese companies
Crunch time for Switzerland’s digital independence. Incomprehensibly, and despite appeals not to do it, the Confederation is awarding a highly strategic contract to American and Chinese companies. The 5-year, 110 million franc “Public Clouds Bund” procurement project will provide all the technologies needed to run the State’s activities in the…
De financiering van de ledtransitie voor Nederlandse overheden
Oproep aan Nederlandse overheden die behoefte hebben aan (aanvullende) financiering van de Ledtransitie (sccn at ssl-mail.com) Voordelen van ledverlichting Ledverlichting heeft veel voordelen. Het is om te beginnen veel energiezuiniger. Een ledlamp heeft wel zes keer zoveel branduren als de huidige verlichting. Daarnaast is het heldere, witte licht prettiger voor…
Audit Quality Indicators
De Kwartiermakers Toekomst Accountancysector hebben 10 kwaliteitsindicatoren (Audit Quality Indicators) opgesteld om meer inzicht te krijgen in de kwaliteit van de accountancysector. De kwaliteitsindicatoren zouden volgens de overheid gebruikers van de jaarrekening nader inzicht geven in factoren die van invloed zijn op de kwaliteit van de wettelijke jaarrekeningcontrole, en zien…
SCCN condemns assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse
The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands condemns in the strongest terms the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse of the Republic of Haiti. The perpetrators of this terrible crime must be brought to justice. The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands extends its deepest condolences to the family of the late…
Door de Corona-crisis is mijn bedrijf niet meer levensvatbaar. Wat kan ik doen?
Als gevolg van de Corona-crisis zijn een groot aantal bedrijven in de problemen gekomen. Als een BV niet meer levensvatbaar is, is het onverstandig om het op een faillissement aan te laten komen. De reputatieschade en de juridische gevolgen zijn immers groot. De vennootschap kan vaak beter door de ondernemer…
Introducing the Branded Content Media Package
More than 75% of all communication professionals apply branded content. Branded content campaigns create marketing experiences virtually indiscernible from what the audience might seek from their favorite media/ entertainment personalities. We created a very effective media package to provide your business with multiple brand or product videos to use for individual advertising material. Our media package…
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra Award 2021 Laureate in the Field of Education|His Excellency Dr. Louis Marie Montfort Saintil
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra was the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, President of the Central Bank of the Netherlands, and President of the Bank for International Settlements in Switzerland, with long-standing engagement with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands. In honour of this renowned economist, we recognize international leaders whose work champions economic national growth, generational-shifting innovation, global collaboration, or…
Starkey’s spaaractie voor salestraining van Oliver von Borstel
Hoe onderscheid je jezelf als audicien? Op die vraag heeft Oliver von Borstel, alias ‘de man met het strikje’, het antwoord. Oliver von Borstel is een begrip in de hoorbranche. Hij verzorgt al meer dan 12 jaar salestrainingen, workshops en personal coaching. De geboren Zwitser staat bekend als ‘de man…
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra Award 2021 Laureates in the Field of Global Financial Markets|Astana International Financial Centre and its CEO, Yernur Rysmagambetov
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra was the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, President of the Central Bank of the Netherlands, and President of the Bank for International Settlements in Switzerland, with long-standing engagement with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands. In honour of this renowned economist, we recognize international leaders whose work champions economic national growth, generational-shifting innovation, global collaboration, or…
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra Award 2021 Laureates in the Field of Market Efficiency | Nxchange and its CEO, Marleen Evertsz
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra was the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, President of the Central Bank of the Netherlands, and President of the Bank for International Settlements in Switzerland, with long-standing engagement with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands. In honour of this renowned economist, we recognize international leaders whose work champions economic national growth, generational-shifting innovation, global collaboration, or…
Can cryptocurrencies work as actual currencies?
No, says UBS Global Wealth Management: Cryptocurrencies may never be able to work as actual currencies, according to UBS Global Wealth Management. The “fundamental flaw” inherent in cryptocurrencies is that supply can’t be reduced when demand is slumping in most cases, Paul Donovan, chief economist at UBS GWM, said in…
Preparing for 2022: What you need to know about the LIBOR transition
The interest rate benchmark London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is a measure of the average rate at which banks are willing to borrow wholesale unsecured funds. It is a major interest rate benchmark which underpins c.$300tn ($30tn in GBP markets) of financial contracts including, derivatives, bonds and loans. It is…
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra Award 2021 Laureate in the Field of Economic Development|Aleksey Ryabinin
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra was the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, President of the Central Bank of the Netherlands, and President of the Bank for International Settlements in Switzerland, with long-standing engagement with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands. In honour of this renowned economist, we recognize international leaders whose work champions economic national growth, generational-shifting innovation, global collaboration, or…
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra Award 2021 Laureates in the Field of Innovation|SIX Swiss Exchange and its CEO, Jos Dijsselhof
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra was the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, President of the Central Bank of the Netherlands, and President of the Bank for International Settlements in Switzerland, with long-standing engagement with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands. In honour of this renowned economist, we recognize international leaders whose work champions economic national growth, generational-shifting innovation, global collaboration, or…
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra Award 2021 Laureates in the Field of Active Asset Management|Bellevue Group and its CEO, André Rüegg
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra was the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, President of the Central Bank of the Netherlands, and President of the Bank for International Settlements in Switzerland, with long-standing engagement with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands. In honour of this renowned economist, we recognize international leaders whose work champions economic national growth, generational-shifting innovation, global collaboration, or…
Swiss Chamber congratulates SIX Swiss Exchange with public offering of unique financial instrument linked to physical gold and crypto
SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich recently listed a unique exchange traded fund (ETF), issued by Leonteq Securities, Guernsey Branch: the Tracker Certificate on the Global Asset Appreciation Index. This financial instrument replicates the price movements in a dynamic, actively managed index, that invests in liquid markets worldwide, in particular the…
CEO of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce appointed Leadership Fellow at St George’s House, Windsor Castle
Bob Juchter van Bergen Quast, CEO of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed Leadership Fellow of Society of Leadership Fellows at St George’s House, Windsor Castle. St George’s House, set in the historic grounds of Windsor Castle, was founded in 1966 by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh and…
Vermijden: de nieuwe personenvennootschap als vervanger voor de maatschap en de vennootschap onder firma (VOF)
Er zijn in Nederland ongeveer 231.000 personenvennootschappen: de maatschap, de vennootschap onder firma (VOF) en de commanditaire vennootschap (CV). Vooral in het midden- en kleinbedrijf (MKB), in de agrarische sector en de dienstverlening wordt gebruik gemaakt van deze personenvennootschappen. Binnenkort worden deze rechtsvormen gewijzigd. Naar mijn mening moeten alle persoonsvennootschappen…
Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands becomes member of the World Free Zones Organization
It is with great pleasure to announce the membership of Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands of the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO). The World FZO is a global not-for-profit organization that provides one authoritative, collective voice representing the interests of free zones around the world. The World FZO was…
A golden opportunity to reinvent your business (before it’s too late)
Faced with the unpleasant reality of the Coronacrisis, you are compelled to reinvent your business. The ability to pull off this difficult feat—to jump from the maturity stage of one business to the growth stage of the next—is what separates high performers from those whose time at the top is…
Branded Content Opportunity
Branded content is a marketing technique that involves creating content linked to a brand that allows consumers to make the connection with the brand. Branded content is an effective response to an increasingly saturated market. Today, users are overwhelmed with ads and information at all times, to the point that many of them resort to…
Wanted: assets in the pre- and nonclinical market
The company is looking to acquire assets in the pre- and nonclinical market with revenue between €2M and €10M. The target should be located in Europe and be active in safety testing, bioanalysis or development of molecules. More information: sccn@ssl-mail.com
SCCN supports green AgriTech startups in the Ukraine
Being at the forefront of innovation, the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands focuses on introducing successful AgriTech startups to professional and qualified investors. AgriTech companies often need assistance in translating agricultural innovation into commercial success. SCCN helps AgriTech companies solve the various challenges they may be facing in…
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra Award
Since its inception in 1933, the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (SCCN) has brought together the most extraordinary visionaries, heads of state, corporate leaders, and global experts towards the goal of increased cooperation and prosperity among nations. From this vantage point, the SCCN has instituted the Dr. Jelle…
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra Award 2020 Laureate in the Field of Sustainability|Dr. Upmanu Lall
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra was the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, President of the Central Bank of the Netherlands, and President of the Bank for International Settlements in Switzerland, with long-standing engagement with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands. In honour of this renowned economist, we recognize international leaders whose work champions economic…
Wanted: companies that are specialized in the testing of software
Key specifications Profit > € 1.000.000 < € 5.000.000 FTE: 5 to 25 More information: sccn@ssl-mail.com
Wanted: Manufacturer for fastening components in the automotive industry
Key specifications Wanted: manufacturer for fastening components in the automotive industry Global distribution network Staff of about 500 FTE Manufacturing portfolio should include the following products: screws, nuts, pins, sleeves, metal clips, metal shafts Location: Germany More information: sccn@ssl-mail.com
Wanted: Company in renewable energy
Key specifications Wanted: biomass and renewable energy projects in the field of solar or wind energy Locations: Africa, Middle East or Europe IRR 13% Minimum ticket size of Euro 100 million More information: sccn@ssl-mail.com
Wanted: Suppliers of components for the high-end fashion industry
Key specifications Company/shares wanted Manufacturer of handbags, labels, and other similar components for the high-end fashion industry EBITDA of €1MM located in Europe sccn@ssl-mail.com for more information
Goldman Sachs 10.000 Women
The Goldman Sachs Foundation is now bringing 10.000 Women online through Coursera to support female entrepreneurs in new corners of the world. These 10 courses blend a world-class business education with a global peer-to-peer network, providing participants with the tools needed to lead and grow their business. Goldman Sachs and…
2020|Dr Jelle Zijlstra 200 most-innovative and promising companies in Switzerland
How did this tiny landlocked country, with almost no natural resources of its own, become one of the world’s wealthiest countries, a worldwide financial capital, and home to some of the world’s best known and widely respected companies? Every year, the Dr Jelle Zijlstra Award showcases the 200 most-innovative and…
Swiss-Ukrainian economic cooperation
The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands would like to acknowledge the Ukraine as an attractive location for regional headquarters of foreign multinational companies and/or the outsourcing of their activities to partners in Ukraine in a number of industries (including financial services, such as financial technology services, e-commerce and…
The future of investment dispute settlement
The original article was published in Family Office Magazine and can be found here. Entrepreneurs engaging in international investments face several issues when they are accused of a breach of contract. When the investment agreement does not provide solid provisions for dispute settlement, endless legal discussions and expensive court cases in…
Intermediary commission percentages to raise money from investors
Investment banks and other consultants can plan and execute a fundraising campaign for startups and for companies in the growth phase. A reputable fundraising intermediary will likely speed up the process, reduce the legal risks, and negotiate a better deals. Most brokers will take a monthly retainer plus 5 percent…
How Chambers of Commerce Help Family Offices and Wealth Management Firms
A Chamber of Commerce has traditionally furthered the interests of businesses in a particular geography or market sector by way of representation, business services, and networking opportunities. Multilateral Chambers of Commerce can link the business environments of two or more countries, such as the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands.…
CEO Cooperates with Research on Italian Startups at King’s College London
“Made in Italy”–does this label have a negative or positive effect on investors making decisions to fund biotech and medical technology startups in Italy? How is Italy perceived as a country? Does this perception carry over into how investors perceive the competence, trustworthiness, prestige, economic success, and influence of Italian…
Bellen binnen de EU gemaximaliseerd
Sinds 15 juni 2017 is bellen, sms’en en internetten met een mobiele telefoon vanuit een ander EU-land veel goedkoper geworden. Bellers betalen in de EU hetzelfde tarief als in Nederland. Dit wordt ‘Roam like at Home’ genoemd. Belt iemand vanuit Nederland naar een ander EU-land, dan geldt deze regel niet omdat dan…
The importance of CNNMoney Switzerland as a source of independent business information
The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands would like to acknowledge CNNMoney Switzerland as an independent, reliable, and timely source of business, economic, and financial information affecting critical market sectors in Switzerland and internationally. The evolution and globalization of the markets, financial crashes in the American and European economic…
Successful meeting in Basel at Dreyfus Sons & Co, Banquiers
The Chief Executive Officer of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands, R.A.U. Juchter van Bergen Quast, met on 25 April 2019 with the Chairman of the Executive Management of Dreyfus Sons & Co Ltd, Banquiers, Mr. Stefan Knöpfel, who is also the president of the Basler Bankenvereinigung. The meeting…
The Value of a Dutch Foundation for International Asset Protecting
According to the Rule of Law Index, the Dutch justice system ranks as one of the most reliable and effective in the world. In general terms, only the Scandinavian justice systems seem to do better. In terms of resistance to discrimination, corruption and undue political influence, The Netherlands is even ranked…
The future of money and payments
Speech by Mr Agustín Carstens, General Manager of the BIS, at the Central Bank of Ireland, 2019 Whitaker Lecture, Dublin, 22 March 2019. The bitcoin hype is over but attempts to create new forms of money or to engineer new ways to pay still appear almost weekly. Central banks have entered…
How the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands and the European Chamber of Digital Commerce add value to your company
The activities of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands in conjunction with the European Chamber of Digital Commerce focus, quite simply, on Business Development. The SCCN operates in an international spectrum. Internationally orientated entrepreneurs want us as their guide to develop their client-base and to attract professional investors from…
Dutch-Polish Business Forum in The Hague 2019
Oliver von Borstel, President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands and Bob Juchter van Bergen Quast, its Vice President, have attended the Dutch-Polish Business Forum in The Hague on 3 April 2019, organised by the Dutch and Polish governments and the Dutch-Polish Chambers of Commerce. The SCCN…
SCCN supports Children’s Khazana Foundation
The Swiss Chamber of Commerce is grateful that it had the opportunity to make a donation to the Children’s Khazana Foundation. This Foundation is a newly founded independent organization in the Netherlands in 2015, by three female executives working in the Financial Services sector. Khazana’s aim is to provide funds to…
Amsterdam Investor Forum 2019
The Vice President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands, mr R.A.U. Juchter van Bergen Quast, was fortunate to attend the annual Amsterdam Investor Forum 2019, organized by ABN AMRO Clearing. This most interesting event took place in Amsterdam on 19 and 20 March 2019. Now in its 8th…
A huge business opportunity for European and American telecommunication companies
Communication plays a fundamental role in all facets of national and international business activity. It is therefore crucial that the communication structures we use, remain safe and effective. Unfortunately these structures attract wide spread espionage activity from non-democratic countries, like China. China’s espionage focus In China, human rights defenders continue to…
Business development: getting Haiti back in the saddle
In 2017, Professor Michael E. Porter of Harvard Business School gave an important presentation about a strategy for restoring Haiti’s prosperity. A crucial part of his advice is to “make attracting foreign investment a core strategy“. In this article I will provide a suggestion to implement such a strategy. The…
Dr. Jelle Zijlstra Award 2019 toegekend aan de heer Rudy de Man
Rudy de Man (Ixelles, 1932, gehuwd met mevrouw Van Eeghen) moest en zou bij Heineken gaan werken, omdat zijn vader directeur was geweest van het kantoor van het brouwerijconcern in Soerabaja. Zodoende accepteerde De Man, met een diploma van de Nijenrode-managementopleiding (nu Nijenrode Business Universiteit) op zak, een baantje op…
SCCN participating in briefing of 100+ embassies regarding the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2019
The President of the SCCN, Oliver von Borstel, and its Vice President, Bob Juchter van Bergen Quast, were participants of the meeting with 100+ Embassies at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague on 30 January 2019 regarding the Global Entrepreneurs Summit (GES) 2019. The Ministry invited key persons…
Successful networking at the Amsterdam American Business Club
On 23 January 2019 the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands was present at an important networking event organised by the Amsterdam American Business Club. To discuss further cooperation and to plan future events, Mr. Bob Juchter van Bergen Quast, Vice President of the SCCN met with Dr. Paul…
Cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce The Netherlands & Turkey
On 23 November 2018, the President, mr. Oliver von Borstel and the Vice President, mr. Bob Juchter van Bergen Quast, met with mr. Ethem Emre, President of the Chamber of Commerce The Netherlands & Turkey and mr. Adnan Büyükbilgin, its Vice President, to discuss cooperation between the two Chambers. The Istanbul…
Visiting the Minister Plenipotentiary of Curaçao
The Vice President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands, Bob Juchter van Bergen Quast, has visited the Minister Plenipotentiary of Curaçao, Mr. Anthony Begina. The Minister Plenipotentiary of Curaçao (Dutch: Gevolmachtigd Minister van Curaçao) represents the constituent country (Dutch: land) of Curaçao in the Council of Ministers of the…
Business Development in Florida
The president, Oliver von Borstel, of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands has visited the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce in Florida, as part of a business trip to the United States. Important viewpoints about the possibilities of business development were shared. Florida’s advantages Florida interesting for…
Business development in the International Company Formation Sector
SCCN has successfully advised an international Company Formation Agent in the UK regarding their business development. The Company operates in a highly competitive market had difficulties finding added value for their clients. The company formation market consists of hundreds of formation agents who offer their services online. These services include…
Successful meeting at the Amsterdam American Business Club
September 2018 Business Network Event AABC The Vice President of the SCCN, Bob Juchter van Bergen Quast, attended an event of the Amsterdam American Business Club at the World Trade Center, Amsterdam. Discussions with other participants led to important opportunities regarding business development. Extremely interesting was the lecture by Prof. Christine…
Protected: Provisional Strategy for Dutch-Greek Hydroponic & Blockchain Cooperation
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Successful Business Event at the Famous Louwman Car Museum in The Hague
On Thursday 20 September 2018, the Swiss Business Club (SBC) and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands organised a successful business networking event at the Louwman Car Museum in The Hague. The event resulted in a number of potential business transactions among the attendants. At the SBC leaders,…
SCCN to develop relations with the Astana International Financial Centre
Introduction Yet to be discovered as an international financial hub is the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) in Kazakhstan. In my opinion the current financial bubble in Western Europe and the crypto currency developments, make it almost impossible to ignore this opportunity to develop business and to diversify portfolios. The Centre is…
Business Development in the International Private Jet Industry
Today, the President, mr. Oliver von Borstel and the Vice President of the SCCN, mr. Bob Juchter van Bergen Quast, have discussed a number of complex and specific issues regarding business development in the private jet-sector with mr. Menno-Klaas van der Heide, Vice President NetJets Europe, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. NetJets is…
Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands initiative: call for Dutch and Swiss entrepreneurs who are interested in business development in Greece
SCCN is connecting entrepreneurs from Greece – looking for a long-term business relationships – with Dutch and Swiss entrepreneurs. Please contact us when you are interested. Important business opportunity Greek farmers are looking for advanced solutions in the field of olive oil, herbs, wine production, vineyards, hydroponic & vegetables cultivations…
The myth of the financialization of the housing market
Background In February 2017, mrs Leilani Farha, the United Nations’ special rapporteur for housing, presented a paper on housing commoditisation to the UN human rights council in Geneva. The paper explains how an unregulated financial market has boosted housing prices to a level that excludes low-income households from certain attractive…
SCCN visiting Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) in Zurich
On 21 August 2018, the President, Oliver von Borstel, and the Vice President, Bob Juchter van Bergen Quast, of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands, visited Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) in Zurich. A meeting was organised with mr. Beat Kuster of S-GE to explore several possibilities of cooperation.…
Do I need a private placement memorandum (PPM) when attracting investors?
Yes. If you are seeking to raise investment money for your startup, keep in mind that the best measure you can take to protect yourself against frivolous claims is by disclosing as much information about your company as possible. This way, if things go wrong and your private investors threaten…
Tax structuring with Dutch private limited liability companies – shareholders’ rights
Mainly due to its tax efficiency, the Dutch holding (BV) company regime is the most preferred holding regime in the world. The Dutch tax regime is beneficial regarding withholding tax, capital gains and income received from subsidiaries. Other advantages of a BV are the flexibility of Dutch corporate law and tax…
Nestlé announcing a major blockchain collaboration with IBM
A group of leading retailers and food companies including Nestlé and Walmart have signalled their commitment to “strengthen consumer confidence” in the foods they purchase by announcing a major blockchain collaboration with IBM. The consortium will work with ‘Big Blue’ to identify the “most urgent areas” across the global food…
Endress+Hauser and SAP developing Industrial Internet of Things solutions
Endress+Hauser and SAP have a successful history of collaboration. The two companies will now work together even more closely to develop Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. According to a statement, the aim of the collaboration is to develop solutions that enable seamless integration of field instruments into business processes.…
EBL is planning to build an innovation centre for electromobility
The Liestal-based Energy firm EBL is planning to build an innovation centre for electromobility on the Salina Raurica site by 2023. This will include Europe’s largest charging station and be powered by local renewable energy alone. EBL intends to establish the Swiss E-Mobility Hub right next to the A2 motorway. The…
FinTech fact sheet
As a traditionally strong financial center with infrastructure close to universities, Switzerland offers ideal conditions for driving innovations in the fintech scene. Switzerland enjoys an international reputation as a trustworthy, reliable and innovative financial center. Years of experience in the banking and insurance sector combined with technological expertise and a…