Imogen Foulkes
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Swiss banks must decide whether to hand over client information to U.S.
Dec 9, 2013
Today is the deadline for Switzerland's private banks to decide whether to cooperate with U.S. demands to combat tax evasion by handing over client information -- a move that would finally end the long tradition of banking secrecy.
Switzerland votes not to cap the boss's pay
Nov 25, 2013
A vote to limit executive compensation to no more than 12 times what the lowest earning employee at the company makes failed in Switzerland.
Switzerland to vote on how much the boss gets paid
Nov 15, 2013
Swiss voters will consider new restrictions limiting CEO pay to 12 times that of the lowest paid worker at a company.
Kerry makes unplanned trip to Geneva for Iran negotiations
Nov 8, 2013
On his way back from Israel, Secretary of State John Kerry is stopping in Geneva for negotiations with Iran. At issue are Iran's nuclear program and economic sanctions.
Swiss bank closes after U.S. tax evasion fine
Jan 4, 2013
Switzerland's oldest bank, Wegelin and Company, has plead guilty to helping wealthy Americans evade taxes.