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Oldest Swiss private bank is newest U.S. target

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland (Reuters) - On the morning of January 27, employees at the St. Gallen headquarters of Wegelin, Switzerland's oldest private bank, were told to expect an important announcement from Konrad Hummler, Wegelin's leading partner. Other Wegelin branches across Switzerland, also alerted, tuned in to the company-wide address system. Speaking in Swiss-German, Hummler announced the ...

U.S. cranks up pressure on Swiss bankers

Industry put on notice after indictment for allegedly helping rich Americans evade taxes

U.S. cranks up the heat on Swiss bankers

Industry put on notice after indictment for allegedly helping rich Americans evade taxes

International Phase I Trial Results of Recombinant Fusion Protein Linking Coagulation Factor IX With Albumin (rIX-FP ...

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CSL Behring today announced the results of a Phase I study evaluating recombinant fusion protein linking coagulation Factor IX with albumin (rIX-FP) ...

Tatsuo Miyajima: Three Time Train / Counter Voice on the Wall Lokremise at Kunstmuseum St.Gallen

Counter Skin in Hiroshima 3, C-Print. Courtesy Galerie Buchmann, Berlin/Lugano. ST. GALLEN.- Time and space are recurring themes in the work of the Japanese artist, Tatsuo Miyajima. The basis for the art of Tatsuo Miyajima (born 1957 in Tokyo, lives in Ibaraki) are illuminated LED displays in color.

Ronaldinho back in Brazil roster Kaka left out

Ronaldinho has been included in Brazil's 23-man roster for a Feb. 28 exhibition against Bosnia at St. Gallen, Switzerland, while Kaka and Robinho again were left out. Santos players Neymar and Paulo Henrique Ganso, touted as the future of Brazilian soccer, also were selected. Brazil coach Mano Menezes said Tuesday that Ronadinho's poor performances recently did not give him enough reason to...

A Swiss Partnership in Design and Interior Decoration: Innovative Textiles By Jakob Schlaepfer now at Swissôtels ...

It is not only haute couture and prêt-à-porter fashion designers like Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Jean Paul Gaultier who swear by the innovative fabrics of Jakob Schlaepfer. Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, too, are delighted to be forging a partnership with the venerable St. Gallen-based establishment which has created a global sensation with its unusual textiles ...

Ronaldinho in Brazil squad, Kaka out

Rio de Janiero, Feb 15 (IANS) Ronaldinho has been named in Brazil's 23-man squad for a friendly against Bosnia in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Swiss bankers' nerves fray after Wegelin indictment

ZURICH (Reuters) - The first indictment of a Swiss private bank over hiding untaxed money for wealthy Americans has heightened tension among private bankers fearful of being next in the firing line. The United States has indicted St.Gallen-based Wegelin, the oldest Swiss private bank, on charges it enabled Americans to evade taxes on at least $1.2 billion in offshore bank accounts. The ...

Ronaldinho in, but Kaka out

Ronaldinho has been included in the Brazil squad for the friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina, but there was no place for Kaka. Santos duo Neymar and Paulo Henrique Ganso were also named in a strong 23-man squad for the February 28 encounter in St Gallen, Switzerland.