Did you know that anybody can open a Swiss Bank Account?
Swiss Bank accounts are not just for the famous and super-wealthy or the sneaky and corrupt gangsters with which it is sometimes, incorrectly associated. Swiss bank accounts are actually perfectly accessible to all of us, no matter how much money we have or what we do for a living.
You can open an account at a Swiss bank in much the same way as at any other bank in any country if you have a good reason to do so.
It also has some distinct advantages to banking in many other countries.
In 1934 the Swiss government passed a law that made it a criminal offence for a bank to disclose any information about any bank accounts held in the country. This also included the disclosure of whether an account actually exists. For most of us, this isn't really a problem - we probably have nothing to hide, but there are several other reasons which make a Swiss bank account an attractive option.
The country has a very stable economy and political climate and a good legal system to boot. Their banking sophistication is world renowned and they are experienced and professional in all matters of a monetary nature.
The Swiss banking system is 'full service' which means that a standard banking service will also help with securities brokerage, investment counseling and management of portfolios. Worst case scenario? The world's banks crumble but your Swiss bank account will probably remain!
