June 22, 2012 -Latest U.S.-Swiss Deal Makes Clear: No Hiding Cash In Big Swiss Banks
The U.S. Treasury said today that it has reached deals with both Switzerland and Japan that will allow the U.S.—with just a few extra steps—to get the comprehen
June 20, 20 12 - Why Israel Could Be the Next Switzerland
It looks like Israel is going to be the next Switzerland - at least as far as the Department of Justice's investigation into offshore tax avoidance is concerned
June 19, 2012 - Baer in Talks for Merrill's Non-U.S. Wealth Unit
Julius Baer Group Ltd. (BAER), the Swiss wealth manager established in 1890, is in talks with Bank of America Corp.
June 18, 2012 - Credit Suisse CEO says no plans for capital hike: paper
Credit Suisse (CSGN.VX) has no plans to issue new shares after the Swiss central bank called on it to improve its capital base this year, but should be able to
June 18, 2012 - Details on the FATCA Registration Process for Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs)*
In building an online system for foreign financial institutions (FFIs) to register as participating FFIs, the IRS has developed a flexible system that has the a
June 18, 2012 - Tax Preparers Charged with Hiding Funds in Israeli Banks
According to prosecutors, David and Nadav Kalai were principals of United Revenue Service Inc., a tax preparation business with 12 offices across the country.
June 18, 2012 - Credit Suisse Slides After Swiss National Bank Says Firm Needs More Capital
the vice chairman of the Swiss National Bank said the firm should take all actions necessary to boost its capital base.
June 15, 2012 - Swiss bankers drop holiday plans on fear of arrest
But many will be going no farther than the Alps, fretting that Switzerland’s tax disputes with the United States and other nations could leave them open to arre
June 14, 2012 - ACLU Sues DOJ, Treasury Department (IRS)
ACLU files FOIA requests with the DOJ and the IRS, two agencies the ACLU believes are conducting illegal electronic warrantless surveillance of innocent america
June 14, 2012 - SNB Says Credit Suisse, UBS Should Boost Capital
The Swiss central bank said the country's two biggest financial institutions, UBS AG UBS +0.17% and Credit Suisse Group AG, CSGN.VX -9.74% should bolster their
June 14, 2012 - Credit Suisse Urged by Central Bank to Boost Capital
The central bank, which also recommended UBS AG (UBSN) boost capital,
June 13, 2012 - Swiss court may unveil black money names on 3CDs
Over the next couple of weeks, a Zurich court could unveil the names of several account holders of Swiss bank Julius Baer, which could include many Indian names
June 11, 2012 - Liechtenstein Informs Bank Clients of U.S. Tax-Evasion Request
Accounts at Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG (LLB) that contained at least $500,000 at any time since the beginning of 2004 are covered by the information reque
June 11, 2012 - Swiss Minister Hints at Tax Deal With US
Both sides are endeavoring to find a solution in the foreseeable future," Ms. Widmer-Schlumpf said.
June 11, 2012 - Swiss minister sees U.S. tax deal by Nov: paper
U.S. officials seem to want an end to a dispute over wealthy Americans with hidden Swiss offshore bank accounts before the U.S. presidential election in Novembe