Tax treaty heralds a brave new world

Banks welcome deal that protects client privacy

The fortunes of Switzerland’s private banks are picking up, helped by a ground-breaking deal on taxes with Germany.

Spain is considering a similar tax deal with the Swiss, as tax authorities across Europe seek to boost their coffers by agreeing tax secrecy will continue.

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