Switzerland outlines measures to combat money laundering
Switzerland has unveiled a series of measures to clampdown money laundering and increase transparency in its huge financial sector.
Switzerland has outlined a series of measures to combat money laundering and increase transparency in its huge financial sector. They include a register of those who ultimately benefit from trusts and companies - Switzerland is the only European country that doesn't have one.
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(The sign of the Swiss National Bank (SNB BNS) headquarters in the Swiss capital Bern,. Picture Credit: Getty Images)
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