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<p>Preface ix</p> <p><b>Chapter 1 Challenges and Threats 1</b></p> <p>The Economic Front 3</p> <p>Political Landscape 14</p> <p>The Un-Patriotic Act 22</p> <p>The New America 25</p> <p>Personal Sovereignty and the</p> <p>Urgency to Act 27</p> <p><b>Chapter 2 Switzerland—Alpine Financial Oasis 29</b></p> <p>Roots of Political and Monetary Stability 30</p> <p>The Swiss Reject the European Union 32</p> <p>Armadillo-Tough Asset Protection 33</p> <p>Twin Democratic Republics 34</p> <p>Bankers to the World 35</p> <p>Bank Secrecy in a World of Transparency 36</p> <p>Cloak and Dagger 40</p> <p>Swiss Franc 41</p> <p><b>Chapter 3 Where to Begin: Opening a Swiss Bank Account 49</b></p> <p>Types of Swiss Banks 53</p> <p>How to Select a Swiss Bank 58</p> <p>Types of Swiss Bank Accounts 62</p> <p>Other Swiss Banking Facilities 70</p> <p>Opening Your Swiss Bank Account 71</p> <p>Online Banking 78</p> <p>Written Instructions to Your Bank 79</p> <p>Perfectly Legal Secret Account 80</p> <p>Tax Evasion or Tax Fraud? 81</p> <p>Worried about an Audit? 82</p> <p><b>Chapter 4 Investing through Your Swiss Bank 85</b></p> <p>Stocks and Bonds 87</p> <p>Swiss Bank Bonds 88</p> <p>Forward Contracts and</p> <p>Margin Accounts 89</p> <p>Precious Metals 91</p> <p>Foreign Currencies 105</p> <p>Commodities 112</p> <p>Warrants and Options 113</p> <p>Mutual Funds and Electronic</p> <p>Traded Funds 114</p> <p>Real Estate Investment Trusts 115</p> <p>Real Estate 116</p> <p>Your Own Private Monetary Policy 118</p> <p><b>Chapter 5 Banking Policies and Regulations 127</b></p> <p>Swiss Regulators 128</p> <p>Financial Actions Task Force 130</p> <p>Money Laundering 130</p> <p>Qualified Intermediaries 131</p> <p>U.S. Taxpayer Requirements 133</p> <p>Structuring 134</p> <p>Tax Treaties 135</p> <p><b>Chapter 6 The Ultimate Investment Plan 137</b></p> <p>Secrecy Factor 139</p> <p>Investment Safety 140</p> <p>World’s Best Asset Protection 140</p> <p>Swiss Legal Proceedings 142</p> <p>Swiss Franc 143</p> <p>U.S. Tax and Reporting Requirements 144</p> <p>Tax-Deferred Earnings 144</p> <p>1035 Tax-Free Exchange 145</p> <p>Swiss Taxes 145</p> <p>Compound Earnings and Interest 145</p> <p>Swiss Portfolio Bond 146</p> <p>Swiss Annuity 147</p> <p>Swiss Life Insurance 151</p> <p>Blacked-Out, Forbidden, and Little-Known Investment Opportunities 153</p> <p><b>Chapter 7 Alpine Retreat for Business and Pleasure 155</b></p> <p>Business Practices 156</p> <p>Travel 158</p> <p>Tax-Advantaged Residency 161</p> <p>Immigration 163</p> <p>Swiss Real Estate 164</p> <p>Swiss Real Estate Investment Companies 165</p> <p>The Swiss Company 166</p> <p>Doing Business in Switzerland 167</p> <p>Back Door to Switzerland 169</p> <p><b>Chapter 8 The Best Alternatives to Switzerland 171</b></p> <p>T-7 Tax Havens 172</p> <p>Liechtenstein 175</p> <p>Andorra 176</p> <p>Austria 177</p> <p>Panama 178</p> <p>Belize 179</p> <p>Saint Kitts and Nevis 181</p> <p>Tax Information Exchange Agreement 182</p> <p>Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty 184</p> <p>Appendix A Swiss Banks 189</p> <p>Appendix B Other Swiss Service Companies 249</p> <p>Appendix C Resources 257</p> <p>Appendix D Suggested Reading 261</p> <p>About the Author 265</p> <p>Index 267</p>

<p><b>HOYT BARBER</b> is a renowned specialist in tax havens and offshore banking and has served as a financial consultant to clients worldwide. He has authored ten books, including <i>Tax Havens Today,</i> also published by Wiley. Barber is President of Barber Financial Advisors in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, a provider of offshore financial services, and the popular Offshore Evaluation Service. Visit the author's Web site at www.hoytbarber.com to learn more.

<p>Switzerland and the subject of Swiss banking have evolved over the past few decades, but the legendary ability of Swiss banks to attract incredible sums of money from all over the globe has only increased over time, strengthening this little country's position in the world. Why? Because Switzerland has remained independent in the face of global geo-politics, including pressures from the European Union to join them and pressures from the United States to abolish their Banking Secrecy Act. Switzerland intends to remain free from such insanity and to hold its own in the face of outside demands. This book, then, is not only about Switzerland and Swiss banking, but it is also about a bigger picture of where Switzerland stands today within the current context of world events—and how this unique country can avail itself to you for your benefit. <p>Written by a renowned specialist in tax havens and offshore banking, <i>Secrets of Swiss Banking</i> reveals a way for you to safely and legally hide your money and protect your assets, all the while quietly building your retire-ment funds and personal fortune without the need for complicated financial planning. Hoyt Barber provides up-to-the-minute, authorita-tive information for both those who are new to the subject and those who are more experienced and seek an update of the most current information, approaches, and ideas. All readers will advance their understanding to a new level and be in a better position to take advantage of current opportunities and future prospects as well as avoid potential problems. Barber skillfully explains the different types of Swiss bank accounts, how to select a bank, and how to invest in stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments through your Swiss bank. He details Swiss banking policies and regulations along with U.S. tax and reporting requirements. And he even outlines the best alternatives to Switzerland. <p>For anyone interested in protecting their assets and safely securing their financial future, <i>Secrets of Swiss Banking</i> provides the advice they need to succeed.

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