Theft of tax data hits bank clients around globe: Liechtenstein at fore of fallout from probe of former LGT worker
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German and Liechtensteiner prosecutors conduct an investigation over the alleged theft of personal client data from the Liechtenstein Banking Group by former bank employee Heinrich Kieber. Article discusses subsequent international tax evasion probes, and their possible effects on international banking and bank clients' privacy rights.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2008
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Union files suit against Siemens AG
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Industriegewerkeschaft Metall fur die Bundesrepublik Deutschland (IG Metall) has filed a suit against Siemens AG, alleging that the firm illegally funded a management-biased worker organization to hinder and/or decrease labor rights. A spokesman for Siemens said the company is cooperating with the resulting investigation.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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