Page 5 - Switzerland

Switzerland sends notices to Indians for trusts set up in tax havens

Individuals suspected to have moved abroad after evading taxes back in India are being probed too.

Switzerland is country partner for BioAsia event on February 17-19

BioAsia is an annual event in which stakeholders in the lifesciences sector discuss new innovations and explore possibility of business collaborations in the sector

Singapore loses top spot to Switzerland as best place for expats: Survey

The average Swiss salary of $111,587 is 47 per cent higher than the $75,966 mean pay package across the 33 nations surveyed by HSBC

Switzerland votes 'yes' to being for corporate tax home for big business

The outcome ensures Switzerland remains a low tax domicile for companies and still is compliant with international rules

Switzerland plans to tighten capital rules for its biggest banks

Finance Ministry is weighing an amendment to capital adequacy rules to try to ensure that the parent companies of systemically important banks are sufficiently well capitalized in the event of crisis

Swiss tourism industry revives on back of global demand, good snowfall

The heavy traffic out of Zurich on the first day of school break tells a story of domestic demand

India to get information on account holders in Swiss banks from 2019: Govt

Switzerland has been long perceived as one of the safest havens for illicit wealth allegedly stashed abroad by some Indians

On Swiss time, with Delhi on the brain

Everything works! It's weird

A Swiss sojourn may start at Alpines but its real charm lies in Interlaken

Interlaken is located along two stunning lakes - Brienz and Thun, the gateway to the Bernese Alps

On the roof of Europe

Switzerland's stunning mountains, green meadows are best meandered through

Switzerland still top UN innovation ranking but emerging markets climbing

Switzerland has topped the list every year since 2011

Two killed in shooting at Basel cafe in Switzerland, one badly injured

The road next to the cafe was closed and traffic redirected

Swiss reject tax reform, threatening competitive edge

Polls had suggested the electorate was evenly split on the measure

Swiss vote on citizenship measure after anti-Muslim campaign

On whether to make it easier for third generation immigrants to become citizens

World's longest tunnel opens regular service in Switzerland

ATS reported that the first regular passenger train to use the GBT pulled out of Zurich at 6:09 am (0509 GMT) and arrived in Lugano at 8:17 am

Swiss lobby US ahead of UBS, Credit Suisse RMBS settlements

Both banks claims that they mis-sold mortgage-backed securities

Man stabs several passengers on train in Switzerland

The motivation for the attack is still unclear

Swiss knifeman sets fire on train, injures 6

Seven people including the suspected attacker were admitted to various hospitals with burn and stab wounds

Switzerland enforces burqa ban

Fines of up to $10,155 would be imposed for anyone breaking the rules, although the minimum fine would be closer to $100

India slips to 75th place on money in Swiss banks; UK on top

The finding is part of latest annual update on Swiss banks, released by Switzerland's central bank Swiss National Bank