Mercedes Ruehl

Switzerland has held its ground as the world’s pre-eminent haven despite years of predictions that the erosion of bank secrecy and international pressure on offshore finance would diminish its status.
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Asia’s wealthy turn to Switzerland to park assets

Swiss private banks report rising demand from Asian family offices and rich individuals to book assets in Europe

Fans queueing for Taylor Swift concert tickets. Even before tickets went on sale, prices for hotels and flights to Singapore were already soaring for Swift's tour dates.

What Taylor Swift tells us about Singapore vs Hong Kong

The rivalry between the two cities has been sharpened by the US singer’s international tour plans