Texaco/UPS: drop zones enable eCommerce

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TDG: strengthening its presence - but maybe not enough

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Switzerland sticks to bank secrecy, for now

Switzerland is resisting pressure from the EU and says it will not follow Luxembourg in abandoning bank secrecy. The fact that the country eventually, albeit reluctantly, signed a FATCA agreement with the US indicates that if Switzerland wants to survive as an offshore financial center it will eventually have to accommodate EU demands for greater transparency.

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Schering-Plough/Centocor: wider Remicade indication

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Online retail: Scandinavia and Benelux's sales growing together

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Offshore funds: New Year tax amnesties

The German and Belgian governments have both launched tax amnesties in an effort to repatriate funds held by their citizens in offshore locations. While Luxembourg has reacted strongly to what it feels is a discriminatory move by the Belgians, Switzerland appears largely unconcerned, probably because of the unattractive German tax penalties.

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Offshore fund management: retail investors account for just over half of assets

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Offshore banking: hunting terrorist funds

Pictet claims the problem is a mix-up over names. Whether or not this proves to be the case, the increased efforts against terrorism and money laundering are diminishing one of offshore banking's key advantages for clients. Alongside other factors, this will lead offshore assets to grow slower than onshore assets over the next few years.

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New drinks review: developing drinks for all occasions

The growing health trend has seen the release of an array of niche products, as a look at the latest launches on Productscan reveals. One such product is a new bottled water that has been created especially for diabetics, highlighting how drinks manufacturers attempt to get ahead of the competition by offering something different.

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New drinks review: beer breaks flavor boundaries

This month's selection of innovative new drinks products sees the launch of a variety of novel alcoholic beverages, including a wine in a pouch and beer that is designed to complement challenging food combinations. This shows the original ways in which manufacturers are attempting to gain an edge over the competition.

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