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No proof of yetis found – yet

This content was published on Jul 2, 2014 A genetic analysis of hair collected by people catching a glimpse of what they believed was a yeti, Bigfoot or Sasquatch has matched the samples to bears and other common animals, dealing a blow to those who believe mythic beasts roam the wild unbeknownst to science.

Swiss finance heavyweight slams BNP Paribas fine

This content was published on Jul 2, 2014 The chairman of the world’s largest reinsurance group, Swiss Re, has condemned the unchecked power of the United States to levy massive fines on international banks and companies.

Swiss-Chinese trade deal takes effect

This content was published on Jul 1, 2014 Economics Minister Johann Schneider-Ammann and a high-ranking Chinese government delegation have celebrated the entry into force of a key free trade agreement between the two countries.

Will free trade help quench China’s thirst for milk?

This content was published on Jul 1, 2014 A Swiss-Chinese free trade agreement is making exporting to China more attractive for Swiss milk producers, but exporters and farmers – one of whom runs two Chinese stores – say it’s harder than it seems to gain a foothold in such a huge market where uncertainty remains.

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Europe and China: A New Tack?

This content was published on Jul 1, 2014 Europe continues to build trade relationships with China assuming it will open the world's most populous country to Western ways and build its middle class, but it's time to re-examine those assumptions.

FINMA closes proceedings against BNP Paribas Suisse

This content was published on Jul 1, 2014 FINMA’s enforcement proceedings focused on the bank’s compliance with United States sanctions, especially those issued against Sudan. On Monday, BNP ParibasExternal link pled guilty to two criminal charges and agreed to pay almost $9 billion (CHF8 billion) to resolve allegations it violated US sanctions laws and enabled the activities of terrorists and humans rights abusers…

Commodities traders await BNP Paribas fall-out

This content was published on Jul 1, 2014 The nearly $9 billion (CHF8 billion) fine imposed on French bank BNP Paribas could have a major impact on the Geneva commodities sector, according to one expert. The violations arose mainly from the bank’s Geneva-based trade finance unit that has greased the wheels of the explosive growth of commodities trading in the region.

Swiss banks to tell all under FATCA

This content was published on Jun 30, 2014 The American FATCA legislation comes into effect on July 1. The world’s banks will be required to supply Washington with regular updates on customers liable to pay US tax. This means the end of Switzerland’s much-vaunted tradition of banking secrecy.

The boot camp helping Swiss start-ups break into the US

This content was published on Jun 29, 2014 Once a year, innovative Swiss start-ups are invited to the US to learn how to attract investors, grow as a company and handle legal issues. Part of the process involves shedding some of their more “modest” Swiss traits. It’s a summer evening in New York. Twenty young entrepreneursExternal link, all male bar one, are presenting their…

Swiss and Chinese strengthen financial cooperation

This content was published on Jun 27, 2014 Finance Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf and China’s central bank governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, discussed Swiss plans to become a renminbi hub at meetings on Thursday and Friday in Switzerland. Renminbi is the name of China’s official currency – the units are known as yuan. Global renminbi (RMB) transactions are gathering pace and the currency is emerging as…

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