...Anzanilufuno Munyai; Jean-Claude N. Ashukem Purpose This paper aims to examine the Swiss Paradox and bias of dominant global indices, such as Transparency International, despite Switzerland being among the leading safe havens for illicit wealth. The paper argues that while corruption is widespread...

... into consideration the ways in which the credibility of neutrality can be implicated, as well as the value of protecting Switzerland’s role as an international mediator. Originality/value The consistency with which the neutrality principle is translated into the modern geopolitical context is crucial for its...

... literature sufficiently links parallel banking systems, such as hawala, to terrorist financing, this study shows the implications for Switzerland’s perceived commitment against financial crime in light of current changes in Afghanistan, and in addition, certain dogmatic weaknesses of Article...

...Claude Nicati; Claire A. Daams Purpose It is not enough that international organisations take initiatives in the fight against organised crime. The nation states also have to adapt their domestic legal systems. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the implications for Switzerland...

...Paul Gully‐Hart Discusses the impact of regulatory and enforcement action on banking and financial services, focusing on Switzerland, which is one of the most developed financial centres. Describes the recent increase in legislation which introduces corporate criminal liability, plus the far...

...William Frei Describes how important the financial sector is in Switzerland, contributing 14% to GDP, while Swiss banks have around 33% of the international asset management market; this makes the country highly exposed to instabilities and to misuse of financial institutions by terrorists...