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Swiss Army knife morphs with age

A century and a quarter after a cutler set out to supply Swiss soldiers with a survival tool, the Swiss Army knife adapts to the urban jungle.

Exchanging your foreign driver's licence for a Swiss driver's licence

Read Jessica of Swisstory's adventure in obtaining her Swiss driver's licence, with helpful checklist.

Enfin! A beauty refuge for women of colour

Expatica reader Carolyn Moncel searches for the best salons in Paris and Switzerland serving black women.

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21/10/2009 How to open a Swiss bank account

How to open and close a Swiss bank account, plus information on confidentiality and security deposits.

29/09/2009 Why Americans should never own shares in a non-US incorporated mutual fund

US Dollars Financial advisor David Kuenzi explains why changes to US tax legislation means that US expats should make their--even global--investments only...

21/09/2009 Crackdown on tax cheats brings greater openness

A crackdown on cross-border tax cheats will increase the information shared in Switzerland, Singapore and other financial centres.

31/08/2009 Swiss assess damaged banking secrecy

A deal with the United States regarding UBS may have damaged banking secrecy, even if it remains protected by Swiss law.

29/04/2009 Depositors, beware!

In the current financial downturn, it is vital that expats take a closer look at their financial planning. Natasha Gunn reports.

23/03/2009 Internaxx does away with entry fees with new offshore Fund Supermarket (sponsored contribution)

Internaxx, the online offshore bank backed by TD Bank and BGL, and dedicated to investors looking for offshore access to international markets,...

25/02/2009 Banking centres arrange tax agreements

Switzerland and other tax havens face growing pressure over banking secrecy.

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