Working for an International Organisation – 10 Key Points on Pensions and Social Security
Worldwide, 10/09/2026
Working for an international organisation such as the UN or the World Bank offers the prospect of meaningful work and exciting experiences in faraway countries. Anyone pursuing an international career should, however, keep a number of points in mind, as the professional environment is changing. The work remains exciting, but international organisations are also under […] ...
Personal Safety in Extreme Situations: Kidnapping and Extorsions
Worldwide, 30/07/2026
Few people expect to become the victim of a financially motivated kidnapping or extortion attempt. Nevertheless, many people live, work or travel in regions where such crimes occur and, in some areas, have even become a lucrative criminal enterprise. Understanding the risks allows you to take targeted precautions and respond more calmly and effectively should […] ...
Two years in France – A Bureaucratic Snapshot
France, 30/07/2026
An expatriation report by Sylvie Simon and Christof Willen. On 19 August 2024, we, Sylvie and Christof, took the plunge and moved to France. We had bought our house in September 2021 and spent every third weekend there over the following three years, using it as our résidence secondaire (holiday home). Even before relocating, we […] ...
From Switzerland to the world
Worldwide, 01/06/2026
Every year around 30,000 Swiss citizens leave their Alpine nation – the “Fifth Switzerland” continues to grow. Zürcher Kantonalbank supports them throughout on this journey and remains a trusted partner at every stage of life, across borders. It is Tuesday, 14 April, 5:30 p.m., at Zürcher Kantonalbank’s head office on Bahnhofstrasse: Around 70 people have […] ...
When life takes you abroad – what happens to your apartment?
Switzerland, 01/06/2026
When Julia received the confirmation for her two-year assignment in Sydney, excitement swept through the family. A new country, new experiences, a fresh start. The relocation was organized step by step. Schools. Housing. Paperwork etc. But one question remained: What should they do with their apartment in Switzerland? Giving it up was never an option. […] ...
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