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European banks under regulators' scanner amid Panama Papers issue

European banking regulators have begun probing links between banks and tax havens in the wake of leakage of Panama Papers. Switzerland's financial watchdog FINMA has cautioned banks to crack down on money laundering. Geneva has also commenced a criminal enquiry into banks dealing with tax havens in the wake of Panama Papers.

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Germans switch to Swiss messaging startup Threema for absolute privacy

Within just 24 hours, Zurich, Switzerland-based encrypted messaging startup Threema soared to the top of Germany's paid App Store chart due to a 200,000 subscriber addition, 80% of which are in Germany.

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Swiss shop clerk tells Oprah Winfrey crocodile handbag is "too expensive" for her

A Swiss shop clerk told Oprah Winfrey that a crocodile handbag worth US$38,000 was "too expensive" for her which sparked racist slur.

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