Swiss Bank data: First tranche can unearth hidden wealth
The data that was prepared by all Switzerland-based banks under a direction from the Swiss government for despatching further to the Indian authorities
Sep 09, 2019, 07:48 AM IST
Miffed with anti-Pak protests in Geneva, Islamabad accuses Switzerland of supporting terrorism
In a Bizarre Development here at the 72nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), the Pakistan Government has accused the Swiss Government of supporting terrorism.
Sep 19, 2017, 21:02 PM IST
Swiss won't help Turks prosecute Tayyip Erdogan critic
Switzerland has rejected a Turkish request for legal assistance in prosecuting a suspect accused of insulting President Tayyip Erdogan, ruling that the comments in question were protected by Swiss free speech provisions.
Mar 17, 2017, 14:14 PM IST
Black money: Switzerland promises deeper cooperation, to send top official to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his talks with Swiss President Johann Schneider-Amman, raised the issue of black money and tax evasion by Indians to which the latter offered to extend the level of cooperation.
Jun 06, 2016, 22:16 PM IST
Switzerland supports India's NSG membership bid; PM Modi, Swiss President issue joint statement in Geneva
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a joint press statement with Switzerland President Johann Schneider-Ammann.
Jun 06, 2016, 15:11 PM IST
Money for nothing? Swiss vote on basic income for all
In a global first, the Swiss will vote Sunday on a radical proposal to provide the entire population with enough money to live on, no strings attached.
Jun 05, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
India top source for illicit medicines reaching Swiss shores
Amid much hoopla over alleged black money stashed by Indians in Swiss banks, Switzerland has disclosed that India is the top source for illegally imported medicines confiscated by their customs department.
Feb 28, 2016, 21:40 PM IST
Stolen data issue impacts tax cooperation with India: Swiss government
Switzerland's tax cooperation with India is being negatively impacted over the "contentious" issue of sharing information based on illegally obtained data, according to the Swiss government.
Feb 03, 2016, 19:36 PM IST
Black money: Significant progress in tax cooperation with India, says Swiss govt
India and Switzerland have been working closely on mutual administrative assistance on tax matters and both sides have expressed their willingness to step up the cooperation.
Jan 31, 2016, 20:07 PM IST
Safe-deposit boxes prone to money-laundering risks: Swiss govt
Safe-deposit boxes used in Switzerland are prone to risk of money laundering and terror financing activities, but existing regulations are sufficient to deal with such risks, says a Swiss government report.
Dec 14, 2015, 18:58 PM IST
Black money: Swiss govt rejects privacy in financial matters
At a time when it is under global pressure, including from India, on black money menace, the Swiss government has rejected the popular initiative to allow strict privacy in financial matters.
Aug 26, 2015, 21:20 PM IST
Talks on India-EFTA free trade pact stuck over IPR issues
The negotiations between the European Free Trade Association and India over a free trade pact are stuck due to intellectual property rights issues but the Swiss government is hopeful that talks could soon resume.
May 01, 2015, 12:51 PM IST
Black money: HSBC tax evasion suspects in India told to get a lawyer
Customers of HSBC in India, suspected of tax evasion, have been given a 30-day timeframe to get a lawyer in Switzerland to manage or challenge the disclosure of their names in the official gazette.
Mar 31, 2015, 19:01 PM IST
Automatic info exchange with India latest by 2018: Swiss Govt
In its fight against black money menace, India will have to wait till 2018 for Switzerland to provide bank account details of Indians under the 'automatic information exchange' framework.
Feb 15, 2015, 11:59 AM IST
Switzerland slides into deficit on surprise revenue fall
The Swiss government said Wednesday it suffered its first federal budget deficit in nearly a decade last year following a surprise 9 percent drop in key sources of tax revenue.
Feb 11, 2015, 22:07 PM IST
Black money: Swiss govt says cooperating intensely with India
Under pressure to act on black money front, Switzerland has said it is intensely pursuing cooperation with India, even as the bilateral ties remain "tense" over its refusal to share bank account details on the basis of stolen data.
Feb 08, 2015, 14:20 PM IST
Swiss agrees to provide details of black money: FM
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said Switzerland has agreed to share information on Indians having illicit money in Swiss banks on independent evidence provided in each case to the Alpine nation.
Oct 17, 2014, 20:08 PM IST
'Switzerland fully co-operating with India on tax matter'
As India's government and tax officials meet their counterparts in Switzerland, Swiss Ambassador Linus von Castelmur on Wednesday said his country is fully co-operating with the authorities here on tax matters.
Oct 15, 2014, 15:38 PM IST
Switzerland proposes severe punishment for bank secrecy breach
In a fresh setback to India's efforts to get details of the so-called HSBC list from Switzerland, the Swiss government on Wednesday pitched for better protection of bank client data and severe penalties for those violating the banking secrecy.
Aug 13, 2014, 19:34 PM IST
Black Money: India making all efforts to get Swiss banks a/c holders' list
Government on Friday said it was making all efforts to procure the list of illegal bank account holders in Switzerland and was collecting evidence in this regard.
Jul 18, 2014, 17:34 PM IST
