Switzerland eyes compromise with EU in tax row

ZURICH: Swiss Finance Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf signalled the country may be ready to make concessions to the European Union to end a long-standing conflict over EU citizens stashing untaxed money in Swiss bank accounts.

Swiss vote 'to crack down on excessive pay'

A plan to limit pay to executives based in Switzerland is expected to be passed on Sunday, as people vote on the referendum against “rip-offs” remuneration.