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Switzerland close to deal in U.S. tax dispute: finance minister

ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland is on the brink of a deal to settle a long-running dispute with U.S. authorities over Swiss banks accused of helping wealthy Americans evade billions of dollars of tax, the finance minister said on Saturday.Full story

Swiss propose corporate tax reforms after EU pressure

BERNE (Reuters) - Switzerland outlined plans on Friday to reform the way it taxes companies as it seeks to counter criticism from Brussels while trying to remain attractive to the many multinationals based in the country. Full story

Liechtenstein open to bank data exchange talks with EU

VADUZ (Reuters) - Liechtenstein is reluctantly prepared to discuss exchanging data on bank clients in response to a new European Union push for more transparency from the secretive principality and other tax havens, its prime minister said. Full story

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Italian border police intercepted a ton of gold bullion worth nearly $6 million on the border with Switzerland on Easter Sunday. NBCNews.com's Alex Witt reports.

  Switzerland Targets the 'Fat Cats'

CNBC's Carolin Roth reports voters in Switzerland are overwhelmingly backing a plan giving shareholders authority over executive pay.

  Duchess Kate travels to Switzerland

Duchess Kate and her husband headed to the wedding of close friends in Switzerland, mixing with the friends and families gathered together to give well-wishes to polo player Mark Tomlinson and his bride Laura Bechtolsheimer. NBC’s Annabel Roberts reports.

  Is Prince Harry finally settling down?

Some British tabloids are fueling speculation that Prince Harry may be ready to settle down. He was photographed at a Swiss ski resort with Cressida Bonas, an old flame.

  Mrs. Moneypenny's Power Purse

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