BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europe edged closer to lifting banking secrecy on Wednesday after Austria said it was ready to share data on foreign depositors but Vienna's support could fade should efforts to strike a similar deal with Switzerland fail.Full story
ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland proposed on Wednesday a new law to make it easier to freeze assets stolen and salted away by foreign leaders and return them to their countries of origin. Full story
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss banks fear heavy fines they expect to pay to settle a long-running dispute with U.S. authorities over helping wealthy Americans evade tax could hit smaller lenders particularly hard, sources said. Full story
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.
CNBC's Carolin Roth reports voters in Switzerland are overwhelmingly backing a plan giving shareholders authority over executive pay.
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.
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, Financial Times columnist, discusses her escapes in Davos, Switzerland, and provides career advice that could take you straight to the top.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang disembarks after arriving at Zurich airport late May 23, 2013. Li is on an official two-day visit to Switzerland. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann (SWITZERLAND - Tags: POLITICS)
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is welcomed by Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter after arriving at Zurich airport May 23, 2013. Li is on an official two-day visit to Switzerland. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann (SWITZERLAND - Tags: POLITICS)
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives at Zurich airport late May 23, 2013. Li is on an official two-day visit to Switzerland. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann (SWITZERLAND - Tags: POLITICS)
A Swiss guard looks on as Pope Francis attends a solemn profession of faith of the Italian bishops in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 23, 2013. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION)
