There's a lot of cachet to the Swiss bank account. For generations, banking in cities like Zurich and Geneva has come with an air of mystery. This is a nation that fiercely safeguards financial ...

The spotlight is shining on Swiss banks and offshore investment accounts. The strategy of wealthy Americans moving assets overseas in search of safety and stability in uncertain times is back in vogue ...

It is not the only offshore centre, but it is the biggest. As the private banking industry moves to an onshore model, what now for the country? One trillion Swiss francs are banked in Switzerland by ...