Jim Verard
November 11th, 2007, 06:21 AM
I often read people here talking about paying using "gold", in order to have some level of anonymity while ordering some service (or even products?) like XeroBank. I never heard of such thing, could someone explain this to me? I believed that only Swiss banks could provide such secrecy to transactions.
I mean, at least where I came from no one is dealing with "gold" or another kind of payment who have some level of anonymity. And I am sure most banks are ready to make fishing expeditions or disclose private informations if required, anytime. ::)
Regarding this last subject, here are some useful info that I found here (http://www.swconsult.ch/chbanks/faq.htm):
-{ Quote: "Frequently Asked Questions -- Swiss Banking
Please give a brief overview of Swiss Banks.
Swiss banks have earned a reputation around the world for providing sophisticated and discreet banking services. There are about 400 banks in Switzerland, ranging from the "Two Big Banks" down to small banks serving the needs of a single community or a few special clients. The Two Big Banks, namely Credit Suisse (http://www.swconsult.ch/cgi-bin/bankdisp.pl?code=cs-zh) and UBS (http://www.swconsult.ch/cgi-bin/bankdisp.pl?code=ubs-zh), have extensive branch networks both throughout Switzerland and in many international centers.
Banks are licensed by the Swiss Federal Government through its Banking Commission (http://www.ebk.admin.ch/e/), and may operate throughout the country. A number also have offices or other representation in foreign countries. Among the approximately 400 licensed banks in Switzerland are the Swiss branches of banks which have their headquarters elsewhere.
What services do Swiss Banks provide?
Some banks specialize in only a few banking services, whereas others provide a wide range. As in most of continental Europe, individuals usually buy and sell stocks and bonds through their banks. The Swiss banks have a long reputation for managing investment portfolios for their clients, and providing other services such as estate planning, wealth management, trust companies, etc., for individual customers.
Updated: 18 June 2003" }-
I mean, at least where I came from no one is dealing with "gold" or another kind of payment who have some level of anonymity. And I am sure most banks are ready to make fishing expeditions or disclose private informations if required, anytime. ::)
Regarding this last subject, here are some useful info that I found here (http://www.swconsult.ch/chbanks/faq.htm):
-{ Quote: "Frequently Asked Questions -- Swiss Banking
Please give a brief overview of Swiss Banks.
Swiss banks have earned a reputation around the world for providing sophisticated and discreet banking services. There are about 400 banks in Switzerland, ranging from the "Two Big Banks" down to small banks serving the needs of a single community or a few special clients. The Two Big Banks, namely Credit Suisse (http://www.swconsult.ch/cgi-bin/bankdisp.pl?code=cs-zh) and UBS (http://www.swconsult.ch/cgi-bin/bankdisp.pl?code=ubs-zh), have extensive branch networks both throughout Switzerland and in many international centers.
Banks are licensed by the Swiss Federal Government through its Banking Commission (http://www.ebk.admin.ch/e/), and may operate throughout the country. A number also have offices or other representation in foreign countries. Among the approximately 400 licensed banks in Switzerland are the Swiss branches of banks which have their headquarters elsewhere.
What services do Swiss Banks provide?
Some banks specialize in only a few banking services, whereas others provide a wide range. As in most of continental Europe, individuals usually buy and sell stocks and bonds through their banks. The Swiss banks have a long reputation for managing investment portfolios for their clients, and providing other services such as estate planning, wealth management, trust companies, etc., for individual customers.
Updated: 18 June 2003" }-