Baer breakthrough puts small Swiss banks on the spot
6th Sep 2005, 10:28 GMT
ZURICH (Reuters) - Julius Baer's surprise takeover of three banks and a major hedge fund player is a breakthrough for the 115-year-old iconic bank but it won't transform Switzerland's financial landscape overnight.
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