Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Oct 21

ZURICH Oct 21 (Reuters) - The following are some of the main factors expected to affect Swiss stocks on Wednesday.

SYNTHES (SYST.VX)

Company to publish 9-month sales at 0500 GMT

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CREDIT SUISSE (CSGN.VX)

Bank said it was increasing the base salary component of its executives' pay and linking deferred bonuses to business performance and its share price.

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ARPIDA ARPN.S

Swiss biotech firm Arpida ARPN.S said it was withdrawing its European marketing application for intravenous antibiotic iclaprim after it got a negative opinion from EU regulators.

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ECONOMY [M-CH]

* SNB publishes monthly statistical report

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EQUITY RESEARCH [CH-RCH]

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