Swiss divided as 1:12 executive pay referendum nears

To see just how far the revolt against fat cat pay has spread, you could do worse than visit a grey building a stone's throw from the open-air market and pavement cafes of the Bärenplatz in the medieval centre of Bern.

US, Swiss reach deal on American tax evaders

WASHINGTON: The US government and Switzerland have reached an agreement that could expose Americans who have used Swiss banks to avoid paying taxes.