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Sunday, 19 May 2013

Swiss first to test-drive mortgage capital buffer

Berne victims

Switzerland has ordered its banks to hold more capital against mortgage loans, in order to limit the surge of property prices. If it works, the UK and others might be emboldened to follow suit. But the opposition of some Swiss stakeholders could also make them steer clear.

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