The banking industry said around 44 million Swiss francs ($44.5 million) were lying fallow in bank accounts that had gone untouched since at least 1955. Around 80 safety deposit boxes whose contents were unclear were also gathering dust.
People can search for dormant accounts on the website www.dormantaccounts.ch that went live on Wednesday under new legislation that took effect in January.
"By publishing this information, the banks are making a last attempt to re-establish contact with the customer," said Claude-Alain Margelisch, chief executive of the Swiss Bankers Association .... http://www.reuters.com
