Indians' money in Swiss banks hit record low of 676 million francs
Money parked by Indians in Switzerland's banks nearly halved to 676 Swiss francs (about Rs 4,500 crore) in 2016 to hit a record low amid a continuing clampdown on the suspected black money stashed behind their famed secrecy walls.
Jun 29, 2017, 20:51 PM IST
Black money: Cooperating with Indian authorities on Swiss a/c probe, says HSBC
Facing a probe by Indian authorities into accounts held by Indians in Switzerland, global banking giant HSBC Monday said it is cooperating with the authorities.
Aug 03, 2015, 16:27 PM IST
Swiss accounts: Four new names public, but no Indian this time
These included an American citizen, identified by the initials 'RK' and date of birth, Czech Republic-based H2 Medical, as also a Georgian and a Nigerian national.
May 27, 2015, 13:06 PM IST
Swiss ups black money vigil as India threatens criminal action
Switzerland has been making efforts to strengthen its bilateral cooperation with India and some other countries on tax matters, as many Swiss banks are finding themselves in regulatory crosshairs in multiple jurisdictions.
Apr 05, 2015, 13:57 PM IST
HSBC condemns past practices as pressure grows over Swiss accounts
HSBC has been in the spotlight after the media published allegations based on information supplied by Herve Falciani, a former employee of the bank.
Feb 10, 2015, 23:33 PM IST
HSBC could face US legal action over Swiss accounts
HSBC Holdings Plc faces investigation by U.S. authorities and an inquiry by British lawmakers after admitting failings by its Swiss private bank that may have allowed some customers to dodge taxes.
Feb 10, 2015, 15:40 PM IST
Secret HSBC 'tax dodger' files cause global shockwaves
The cache of files made public in the so-called SwissLeaks case included the names of celebrities, alleged arms dealers and politicians -- though inclusion on the list does not necessarily imply wrongdoing.
Feb 09, 2015, 23:26 PM IST
73 Swiss banks ask US to revise proposed tax amnesty deals
The disclosure program that allows some Swiss banks to pay fines to avoid or defer prosecution over tax evasion by their US customers was signed by more than 100 Swiss banks in December.
Oct 24, 2014, 08:57 AM IST
India writes to Switzerland seeking info on secret accounts
The Swiss government has been reluctant to share details about the Indians named in a so-called HSBC list.
Jun 29, 2014, 15:15 PM IST
