Online Discussion Group – The Challenges and Benefits of Corporate Sustainability

Under the coordination of Ana Cristina Moeri, President of Instituto Ekos Brasil and Coordinator of the Sustainability Committee of SWISSCAM, SWISSCAM promoted a discussion group on August 28 to talk about the “Challenges and Benefits of Corporate Sustainability”.

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Nestlé to acquire Aimmune Therapeutics

Aimmune's recently approved therapy Palforzia® would expand Nestlé Health Science portfolio with first and only FDA-approved treatment to help reduce the frequency and severity of allergic reactions to peanuts in children.
 

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Free trade agreements: an under-exploited potential?

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) commissioned a study from the University of St. Gallen to assess the extent to which Swiss companies are using free trade agreements signed by the Confederation to pay less customs duties (French and German).

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Brazil administrative reform to generate at least $57 billion savings over 10 years

The Brazilian government’s administrative reform proposals to simplify and reduce the cost of the public sector will generate at least 300 billion reais ($57 billion) of savings over the next decade, Economy Minister Paulo Guedes says.

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Authorization for foreign branch company acts

Manual published by the Brazilian Ministry of Economy establishes rules and procedures that must be observed when applying for authorization to nationalize or install a branch, agency, branch or establishment in the country by a foreign company.

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SWISSCAM Webinar - Measuring results: how to connect communication to the business

The internal and external communication areas are making a move from transforming process metrics to result metrics. Suzel Figueiredo, Founder and CEO of Ideafix Pesquisas Corporativas. September 11 (Portuguese language).

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Course - Renegotiate contracts: Close new projects? Advanced Negotiation Techniques

Interactive online training, with exercises, videotaped exercises, breakout rooms and practical examples. Mathias Oefelein, Partner at Berliner Programm, corporate training company. September 15 (Portuguese language).

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SWISSCAM Webinar - Awareness and reception

A meeting to learn how to define how we will go through this journey with balance and serenity, even in the face of an uncertain scenario. Lísia Prado, Partner of House of Feelings. September 16 (Portuguese language).

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SWISSCAM Webinar - Main aspects of EC 103 - Pension Reform

To answer questions about changes in the granting of pensions and the transition rules, we invite Cristiane Haik, Senior Lawyer at Furriela Advogados, a specialist in labor and social security law. September 18 (Portuguese language).

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Course: Versatile and Evolutionary Leadership

The Versatile and Evolutionary Leadership Program features cutting edge theories in terms of leadership, developed by professors from Harvard and other centers of excellence in the United States. The approaches are based on recent developments in Neuroscience, Behavioral Economics and Constructivist-Developmentalist Theory. September 23 and 25, October 7 (Portuguese language).

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LGPD Seminar: from theory to practice, how to comply with privacy legislation

This seminar is intended both for members who are in the planning phase for the implementation of a project to adapt to the LGPD, and for those who already have a project in progress. Theoretical and practical issues will be addressed, considering the most recent legislative changes, expectations regarding law enforcement and the best market practices. September 30 (Portuguese language).

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21. Forum Global 2020 von Rödl & Partner

Als eine der größten Außenwirtschaftsveranstaltungen Deutschlands bietet das Forum Global insbesondere international agierenden Unternehmen die Gelegenheit, sich umfassend über die vielfältigen Chancen und Herausforderungen auf den Märkten weltweit zu informieren. Die Veranstaltung ist kostenfrei und findet in deutscher Sprache statt. Vom 21. bis 24. September.

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General data protection law (LGPD) & commercial board of the state of São Paulo

The Brazilian Federal Senate approved on August 26 the Project Law (PLV) 34/2020. However, returning to the prevailing term established by the original law, which defined that the LGPD would come into force on 14 August 2020.

The governor of São Paulo, announced that the opening of companies in the state will be exempt from state taxes for 60 days from August 25.

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Most Brazilians unhappy about preservation of Amazon Forest

A survey published last week by the Brazilian Federation of Banks (Febraban) shows that 82 percent of Brazilians are unhappy with the preservation of the Amazon Forest. Prevalent among the sentiments elicited by the current situation are sadness (24%), followed by indignation (17%), hope (17%), and fear (11%).

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