A timely guide to the complex financial markets and banking secrecy of SwitzerlandSince 1934, when Switzerland's federal bank secrecy law was passed, the line between myth and reality with regard to Swiss banking has been blurred. But over the past decade, there have been dramatic changes in the...

We suggest a blueprint for an eFranc as a possible complement for the Swiss monetary system to ensure the long-term stability of its money. An eFranc is a non-interest-bearing digital form of the legal tender available to the public. The public can convert banknotes or part of its bank deposits...

Die Schweizerische Nationalbank verfügt dank ihrer verfassungsmässig garantierten Unabhängigkeit über einen international einmaligen Erfolgsausweis. Die Unabhängigkeit hat ihr ermöglicht, im Gesamtinteresse des Landes auch unpopuläre Entscheide zu treffen und über Jahrzehnte...

Money is a primary need when you're on the road and has the potential to cause major stress. Get the upper hand with this informative report on currency, traveler's checks, money wiring, ATMs, banks, and credit cards in Switzerland