1.   They seem likely to become bogged down in the intricacies of Swiss banking and Egyptian commerce.

2.   A consolidation in Swiss banking has been expected.

3.   But Swiss banking is under siege from global competition, as are banks across Europe.

4.   By coincidence, the International Monetary Fund released a report on Monday saying consolidation in Swiss banking is overdue and desirable to improve efficiency.

5.   His move comes amid expectations the Swiss banking and insurance industry could consolidate further.

6.   His secret seems to be not so much negotiating brilliance as putting a human face on Swiss banking.

7.   In the letter, a copy of which came to light this week, she asked Lozano to send all the Swiss banking records back to her.

8.   Last March, Swiss banking regulators waived banking secrecy rules, clearing the way for the long list to be published.

9.   Mexico has asked the Swiss banking authorities to freeze the accounts.

10.   The merged United Bank of Switzerland will dominate domestic Swiss banking and offer investment banking services worldwide.