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WHY SWITZERLAND?

Switzerland has long served as a magnet for the money of wealthy foreigners who perceive the world as buffeted by over-taxation, over-regulation and political turmoil. They are attracted, of course, by the confidentiality and discretion that have been a hallmark of Swiss bankers since the French Revolution, when they offered financial refuge to French aristocrats.

Banking in Switzerland, a land of few natural resources, has been immensely lucrative. Operating in a country less than half the size of Maine, Swiss banks control more than $400 billion in assets, making the country the third-largest financial center in the world.

For people with money to protect -- whether a little or a lot -- Switzerland is traditionally considered the world's safest repository. These days, the Swiss can give Americans many reasons to leave funds in Switzerland But the promise of total secrecy in financial matters remains one of the greatest attraction of Swiss banks.