Tag Archives: Banking
Liechtenstein Prince Offends German Jews
Liechtenstein's sovereign Prince Hans Adam II has outraged German Jews yet again. He did so by saying the Holocaust is the reason for his tiny country's banking secrecy during an interview with a Liechtenstein newspaper.
"We and Switzerland saved many people, especially Jews, with banking secrecy," The Prince said to the Liechtensteiner Volksblatt. "Germany should clean up its own act, and think about its past." The latter was in reference to Germany criticizing the principality for tax evasion.
Hans Read more [...]
Parliament Wants Willem-Alexander Step Down From Bank
The majority of Holland's Parliament would like to see the country's Crown Prince step down as a member of the advisory board of the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). This, according to the Dutch program, Een Vandaag, which interviewed several Parliamentarians.
Reuters File
The reason for the call is due to some politicians concern for Willem-Alexander since there is a political investigation into the credit crisis.
As of June 30th, not too many Dutch parliamentarians had any comments, but there Read more [...]
Crown Princess Maxima Speaks at Banking Seminar
Dutch Crown Princess Maxima attended the seminar on "Global Alliance for Banking on Value"at Triodos Bank in the town of Zeist.
The seminar was part of the occasion of the establishment of an association of 12 international, sustainable banks, including the Dutch Triodos Bank. These banks are working together on corporate social responsibility and sustainable society.
Along with Crown Princess Maxima, Dutch politicians, academics and leaders of international and Dutch banks were there, as well Read more [...]
