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Business Matters: Switzerland outlines measures to combat money laundering

Switzerland outlines measures to combat money laundering

31/08/2023 GMT

BBC World Service - Business Matters, Switzerland outlines measures to combat money laundering

Switzerland outlines measures to fight money laundering and increase transparency

Switzerland has unveiled a series of measures to clampdown money laundering and increase transparency in its huge financial sector.

Switzerland has outlined a series of measures to combat money laundering and increase transparency in its huge financial sector. They include a register of those who ultimately benefit from trusts and companies - Switzerland is the only European country that doesn't have one.

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(A sign showing "Bank" written at the entrance of the headquarters of Swiss giant banking UBS. Photo Credit: Getty Images)

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