sim update January 2014
Update January 2014 – pdf format
SWISS AND SHANGHAI-BASED SIM SEPARATES INTO TWO INDUSTRY-LEADING CONSULTANCIES
Michael Lehmann continues to manage and fully takes over the reigns at sim, while Philippe Zwahlen creates SST as a spin-off consultancy, paving the way for two outstanding, stand-alone businesses.
Mr. Michael Lehmann, Owner and General Manager of sim (selective international management) Co. Ltd, and Mr. Philippe Zwahlen, former Managing Director of sim, announce the split of sim into two companies. The spin-off of sim and strategic separation allows Mr. Zwahlen to move into a new company,SST, while Mr. Lehmann advances into sole ownership of sim.
SWISSWEEK CHINA
Shanghai 2nd edition, 2014
Following the success of the first Swissweek Shanghai edition in 2013, we decided to organize a new edition for the end of May 2014. We are particularly thrilled that the Consulate General of Switzerland in Shanghai has kindly decided to renew their Patronage of the Swissweek.
The Swissweek Shanghai 2014, will take place from May 28th to June 2nd 2014. Please note that the location has changed from the previous edition. The event will take place on HuaiHai Road Park.
SHANGHAI FREE TRADE ZONE (FTA)
Shanghai City announced on January 19, that providing advice on the development of the recently opened Shanghai free trade zone will be a focus of the city’s political advisory body in the coming year, and sim not only follows this development closely, but is already practically about to open a trading WOFE and a consulting WOFE each in the new FTZ. This pragmatic approach, paired with a close and constant contact to key officials and players of and in the new Zone, will provide us with the necessary knowledge to share with you.
The 29-square-kilometer free trade zone, consisting of four parts located in Shanghai Pudong, was launched in late September as a test bed to drive to deepen market-oriented reforms.
Chairman of the standing committee of the 12th CPPCC Shanghai Committee Wu Zhiming told at the last annual session of the city’s political advisory body that they have a vital role to play in the city. “Shanghai is at a key stage of reform and overcoming difficulties. We need political advisers to give their voices and serve the city better,” said Wu. We certainly agree and take an active place in this knowledge exchange.
For more details on the FTZ and/or on opening your legal enity in this zone, kindly contact us at info@sim.biz
