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Rolling with the punches—the strength of the Swiss financial model

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Published on: 15 April 2016

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Table of contents

How has Switzerland sought to rebuild its reputation following the Swiss leaks scandal and other reputation-damaging revelations?
Has there been any opening up of the nation's strict bank secrecy laws?
How are Swiss banking institutions seeking to court US, EU and Asian clients?
Could Switzerland's position and legal structure enable it to position itself as a safe haven for wealth in times of economic instability?
How has the UK's relationship with Switzerland developed over the past five years?

Article summary

Financial Services analysis: Eric Stupp, head of the financial services department at Bär & Karrer in Zurich, outlines the strength of the Swiss financial model, explaining why it continues to attract and sustain global business, despite recent scandals.

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