According to this passage, a money marketA．provides convenient services to its customers.B．has close contact with the individuals or firms seeking funds.C．maintains accounts with various retailers of financial services.D．is made up of institutions who spe

Financial institutions deal with financial assets，assets that promise future payments from financial contracts, such as securities and loans.These institutions also deliver services, relying on their reputations to attract customers for relationships ofte

资料： The following passage is the introduction about one of the Monsell international financial products.According to the passage,there will be 5 questions.You should read carefully,then select the right answer.
Passage:
As a teenager between the age of 13 and 18,maybe you would like to manage your own money and have your own bank account.The good news is that Bank of Monsell has just launched several great solutions for you.
The first one is the Teen Discounted Bank Plans（TDBPS）.TDBPS feature a discount of $9.95 per month on your monthly bank fee—that’s a savings of up to $120 per year.It’s the primary and most common account chosen by nearly 45% of our teen customers.If it is not to your liking,maybe the following alternatives which offer more discount and benefits on your bank accounts are able to meet your demands.
In a Plus Plan,you can have up to 30 transactions per month free of charge on as many as accounts as you need on the condition that your Primary Chequing Account must be your lead account,the one you designate to pay any fees required by your Bank Plan（i.e.monthly plan fees,transaction fees）.It includes Primary Chequing and up to 19 more eligible accounts.You can make 30 transactions either in branch,by phone,online,by mobile or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.From the 31st transaction,a fee of $0.7 per transaction will be charged.A Plus Plan is able to help save you up to $288.60 a year on fees.Besides,it enables you to send money globally to over 200 countries and territories via Interact e–Transfer through its Online Banking. A Plus Plan offers preferred exchange rate only when buying U.S. cash （up to $5,000 U.S. per transaction）.
In a Performance Plan,the number of transactions is unlimited on as many as accounts as you need,meaning that you can make as many everyday banking transactions as you want free of chargein branch,on line or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.It does not include phone banking services.However,a fee of $4.00 a month is charged for this service.It also includes Primary Chequing and up to 16 more eligible accounts.It helps you save up to $456.60 a year on fees.It also enables you to send money globally to over 200 countries and territories via Interac e–Transfer through its Online Banking.What’s more,one non-bank of Monsell ATM withdrawal on the Interac network per month is offered.A Performance Plan offers preferred exchange rate when buying or selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
In a Premium Plan you can also make unlimited transactions on as many accounts as you need at a monthly fee of $15.05.It includes Primary Chequing and up to 15 more eligible accounts.The everyday banking transactions of this plan should be controlled fewer than 40,or you have to pay a fee of $0.8 for every transaction beyond 40.It helps save up to $791.95 per year on fees.What’s more,5 non-bank of Monsell ATM debit transactions on the Interac network and 5 international debit transactions using non-bank of Monsell ATMs per month is included.However,it does not have the ability to send money globally to any country or territory via Interac e–Transfer through its Online Banking.A Premium Plan offers preferred exchange rate only when selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
You can apply for any of these accounts by phone,online or in person.Please feel free to call us at 1-870-226-5266 or write emails to Bank of Monsell Mike@yahoo.com or get on our website for any further details of these services and products.

In a Premium Plan,if you make 42 transaction everyday for a month of 30 days,together with the monthly fee,how much money will be charged of you?

A.$48.05
B.$48
C.$63.05
D.$64

资料： The following passage is the introduction about one of the Monsell international financial products.According to the passage,there will be 5 questions.You should read carefully,then select the right answer.
Passage:
As a teenager between the age of 13 and 18,maybe you would like to manage your own money and have your own bank account.The good news is that Bank of Monsell has just launched several great solutions for you.
The first one is the Teen Discounted Bank Plans（TDBPS）.TDBPS feature a discount of $9.95 per month on your monthly bank fee—that’s a savings of up to $120 per year.It’s the primary and most common account chosen by nearly 45% of our teen customers.If it is not to your liking,maybe the following alternatives which offer more discount and benefits on your bank accounts are able to meet your demands.
In a Plus Plan,you can have up to 30 transactions per month free of charge on as many as accounts as you need on the condition that your Primary Chequing Account must be your lead account,the one you designate to pay any fees required by your Bank Plan（i.e.monthly plan fees,transaction fees）.It includes Primary Chequing and up to 19 more eligible accounts.You can make 30 transactions either in branch,by phone,online,by mobile or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.From the 31st transaction,a fee of $0.7 per transaction will be charged.A Plus Plan is able to help save you up to $288.60 a year on fees.Besides,it enables you to send money globally to over 200 countries and territories via Interact e–Transfer through its Online Banking. A Plus Plan offers preferred exchange rate only when buying U.S. cash （up to $5,000 U.S. per transaction）.
In a Performance Plan,the number of transactions is unlimited on as many as accounts as you need,meaning that you can make as many everyday banking transactions as you want free of chargein branch,on line or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.It does not include phone banking services.However,a fee of $4.00 a month is charged for this service.It also includes Primary Chequing and up to 16 more eligible accounts.It helps you save up to $456.60 a year on fees.It also enables you to send money globally to over 200 countries and territories via Interac e–Transfer through its Online Banking.What’s more,one non-bank of Monsell ATM withdrawal on the Interac network per month is offered.A Performance Plan offers preferred exchange rate when buying or selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
In a Premium Plan you can also make unlimited transactions on as many accounts as you need at a monthly fee of $15.05.It includes Primary Chequing and up to 15 more eligible accounts.The everyday banking transactions of this plan should be controlled fewer than 40,or you have to pay a fee of $0.8 for every transaction beyond 40.It helps save up to $791.95 per year on fees.What’s more,5 non-bank of Monsell ATM debit transactions on the Interac network and 5 international debit transactions using non-bank of Monsell ATMs per month is included.However,it does not have the ability to send money globally to any country or territory via Interac e–Transfer through its Online Banking.A Premium Plan offers preferred exchange rate only when selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
You can apply for any of these accounts by phone,online or in person.Please feel free to call us at 1-870-226-5266 or write emails to Bank of Monsell Mike@yahoo.com or get on our website for any further details of these services and products.

Which of the following is TRUE about the Performance Plan?

A.Not including Primary Chequing,you can own 17 accounts.
B.You can make unlimited everyday banking transactions in branch,online,at an ATM of Bank of Monsell,or phone banking services.
C.It offers preferred exchange rate when buying U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
D.It is able to help save you up to $288.60 a year on fees.

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Swiss Banks

Since the early 1930s,Swiss banks had prided themselves on their system of banking secrecy and numbered accounts.Over the years,they had successfully withstood every challenge to this system by their own government who, in turn,had been frequently urged by foreign governments to reveal information about the financial affairs of certain account holders.The result of this policy of secrecy was that a kind of mystique had grown up around Swiss banking. There was a widely-held belief that Switzerland was irresistible to wealthy foreigners,mainly because of its numbered accounts and bankers' reluctance to ask awkward questions of depositors.Contributing to the mystique was the
view,carefully propagated by the banks themselves,that if this secret was ever given up,foreigners would fall over themselves in the rush to withdraw money,and the Swiss banking system would virtually collapse overnight.
To many,therefore,it came like a bolt out of the blue,when,in 1977,the Swiss banks announced they had signed a pact with the Swiss National Bank(the Central Bank).The aim of the agreement was to prevent the improper use of the country's bank secrecy laws, and its effect to curb （遏制）severely the system of secrecy.
The rules which the banks had agreed to observe made the opening of numbered accounts subject to much closer scrutiny than before.The banks would be required,if necessary,to identify the origin of foreign fund going into numbered and other accounts.The idea was to stop such accounts being used for dubious（可疑的）purposes.Also,they agreed not to accept funds resulting from tax evasion or from crime.
The pact represented essentially a tightening up of banking rules.Although the banks agreed to end relations with clients whose identities were unclear or who were performing improper acts,they were still not obliged to inform on a client to anyone,including the Swiss government.To some extent,therefore,the principle of secrecy had been maintained.

Swiss banks are tightening its banking rules by________.
A:examining the origin of foreign funds before going into accounts
B:preventing doubtful accounts from going into the bank
C:refusal of funds from crimes or tax evasions
D:all of the above

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第三篇

Swiss Banks

Since the early 1930s,Swiss banks had prided themselves on their system of banking secrecy and numbered accounts.Over the years,they had successfully withstood every challenge to this system by their own government who, in turn,had been frequently urged by foreign governments to reveal information about the financial affairs of certain account holders.The result of this policy of secrecy was that a kind of mystique had grown up around Swiss banking. There was a widely-held belief that Switzerland was irresistible to wealthy foreigners,mainly because of its numbered accounts and bankers' reluctance to ask awkward questions of depositors.Contributing to the mystique was the
view,carefully propagated by the banks themselves,that if this secret was ever given up,foreigners would fall over themselves in the rush to withdraw money,and the Swiss banking system would virtually collapse overnight.
To many,therefore,it came like a bolt out of the blue,when,in 1977,the Swiss banks announced they had signed a pact with the Swiss National Bank(the Central Bank).The aim of the agreement was to prevent the improper use of the country's bank secrecy laws, and its effect to curb （遏制）severely the system of secrecy.
The rules which the banks had agreed to observe made the opening of numbered accounts subject to much closer scrutiny than before.The banks would be required,if necessary,to identify the origin of foreign fund going into numbered and other accounts.The idea was to stop such accounts being used for dubious（可疑的）purposes.Also,they agreed not to accept funds resulting from tax evasion or from crime.
The pact represented essentially a tightening up of banking rules.Although the banks agreed to end relations with clients whose identities were unclear or who were performing improper acts,they were still not obliged to inform on a client to anyone,including the Swiss government.To some extent,therefore,the principle of secrecy had been maintained.

In the last paragraph,the writer thinks that________.
A:complete changes had been introduced into Swiss banks
B:Swiss banks could no long keep client information
C:changes in the bank policies had been somewhat superficial
D:more changes need to be considered and made

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第三篇

Swiss Banks

Since the early 1930s,Swiss banks had prided themselves on their system of banking secrecy and numbered accounts.Over the years,they had successfully withstood every challenge to this system by their own government who, in turn,had been frequently urged by foreign governments to reveal information about the financial affairs of certain account holders.The result of this policy of secrecy was that a kind of mystique had grown up around Swiss banking. There was a widely-held belief that Switzerland was irresistible to wealthy foreigners,mainly because of its numbered accounts and bankers' reluctance to ask awkward questions of depositors.Contributing to the mystique was the
view,carefully propagated by the banks themselves,that if this secret was ever given up,foreigners would fall over themselves in the rush to withdraw money,and the Swiss banking system would virtually collapse overnight.
To many,therefore,it came like a bolt out of the blue,when,in 1977,the Swiss banks announced they had signed a pact with the Swiss National Bank(the Central Bank).The aim of the agreement was to prevent the improper use of the country's bank secrecy laws, and its effect to curb （遏制）severely the system of secrecy.
The rules which the banks had agreed to observe made the opening of numbered accounts subject to much closer scrutiny than before.The banks would be required,if necessary,to identify the origin of foreign fund going into numbered and other accounts.The idea was to stop such accounts being used for dubious（可疑的）purposes.Also,they agreed not to accept funds resulting from tax evasion or from crime.
The pact represented essentially a tightening up of banking rules.Although the banks agreed to end relations with clients whose identities were unclear or who were performing improper acts,they were still not obliged to inform on a client to anyone,including the Swiss government.To some extent,therefore,the principle of secrecy had been maintained.

The purpose of the pact signed with the Swiss National Bank was________.
A:to attract more wealthy foreigners to the bank
B:to stop improper use of the banking secrecy laws of the country
C:to increase the numbered accounts of the Swiss Banks
D:to add mystery to Swiss Banks

根据以下内容，回答233-236题。
The Hidden Price Tag
For many small or recently established businesses, finding sources of capital can be difficult.
Companies are often in need of funds before they can build a stable customer base, so they are forced to turn to investors. Many such businesses soon discover, however, that this borrowed money can come at a high price. If entrepreneurs are not careful about which investors they do business with, their companies can suffer the consequences.
The most common problem, according to financial experts, are investment deals that allow the investor to take control of key operations away from the company's management. Struggling firms and new businesses facing mounting start-up costs can be easily tempted to take the offer that provides them with the most money, regardless of the deal's conditions.
Unfortunately, the biggest investment usually comes with the most strings attached. For example, some deals give the venture capital finn seats on the board of the company it invests in.
From this position, the investor has the ability to control all aspects of a company's operations,including decisions concerning mergers or sales. This situation may remain tolerable as long as the investor and the management share the same goals. Yet, the investor will inevitably choose to protect its own interests over those of the company, creating a conflict that the company is then helpless to prevent.
The best advice analysts have for businesses seeking investment capital is to thoroughly analyze any deal before agreeing to it. Sometimes, the control that must be given up is worth much more than the money being offered.

Who would be most interested in this article?

A.An analyst working for an investment finn
B.A member on the board of a successful company
C.A representative of a large venture capital group
D.An entrepreneur in need of funds for a new business

资料： The following passage is the introduction about one of the Monsell international financial products.According to the passage,there will be 5 questions.You should read carefully,then select the right answer.
Passage:
As a teenager between the age of 13 and 18,maybe you would like to manage your own money and have your own bank account.The good news is that Bank of Monsell has just launched several great solutions for you.
The first one is the Teen Discounted Bank Plans（TDBPS）.TDBPS feature a discount of $9.95 per month on your monthly bank fee—that’s a savings of up to $120 per year.It’s the primary and most common account chosen by nearly 45% of our teen customers.If it is not to your liking,maybe the following alternatives which offer more discount and benefits on your bank accounts are able to meet your demands.
In a Plus Plan,you can have up to 30 transactions per month free of charge on as many as accounts as you need on the condition that your Primary Chequing Account must be your lead account,the one you designate to pay any fees required by your Bank Plan（i.e.monthly plan fees,transaction fees）.It includes Primary Chequing and up to 19 more eligible accounts.You can make 30 transactions either in branch,by phone,online,by mobile or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.From the 31st transaction,a fee of $0.7 per transaction will be charged.A Plus Plan is able to help save you up to $288.60 a year on fees.Besides,it enables you to send money globally to over 200 countries and territories via Interact e–Transfer through its Online Banking. A Plus Plan offers preferred exchange rate only when buying U.S. cash （up to $5,000 U.S. per transaction）.
In a Performance Plan,the number of transactions is unlimited on as many as accounts as you need,meaning that you can make as many everyday banking transactions as you want free of chargein branch,on line or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.It does not include phone banking services.However,a fee of $4.00 a month is charged for this service.It also includes Primary Chequing and up to 16 more eligible accounts.It helps you save up to $456.60 a year on fees.It also enables you to send money globally to over 200 countries and territories via Interac e–Transfer through its Online Banking.What’s more,one non-bank of Monsell ATM withdrawal on the Interac network per month is offered.A Performance Plan offers preferred exchange rate when buying or selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
In a Premium Plan you can also make unlimited transactions on as many accounts as you need at a monthly fee of $15.05.It includes Primary Chequing and up to 15 more eligible accounts.The everyday banking transactions of this plan should be controlled fewer than 40,or you have to pay a fee of $0.8 for every transaction beyond 40.It helps save up to $791.95 per year on fees.What’s more,5 non-bank of Monsell ATM debit transactions on the Interac network and 5 international debit transactions using non-bank of Monsell ATMs per month is included.However,it does not have the ability to send money globally to any country or territory via Interac e–Transfer through its Online Banking.A Premium Plan offers preferred exchange rate only when selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
You can apply for any of these accounts by phone,online or in person.Please feel free to call us at 1-870-226-5266 or write emails to Bank of Monsell Mike@yahoo.com or get on our website for any further details of these services and products.

Judging from the text,who is the most suitable person for this post?

A.Lily,a primary school student who has saved about $300 in cash
B.Sue,a secondary school student who wants to open her own account
C.Neil,the father of a teenage son aged 14,who want to open an account
D.Jane,a post-graduate who wants to manage her own money

资料： The following passage is the introduction about one of the Monsell international financial products.According to the passage,there will be 5 questions.You should read carefully,then select the right answer.
Passage:
As a teenager between the age of 13 and 18,maybe you would like to manage your own money and have your own bank account.The good news is that Bank of Monsell has just launched several great solutions for you.
The first one is the Teen Discounted Bank Plans（TDBPS）.TDBPS feature a discount of $9.95 per month on your monthly bank fee—that’s a savings of up to $120 per year.It’s the primary and most common account chosen by nearly 45% of our teen customers.If it is not to your liking,maybe the following alternatives which offer more discount and benefits on your bank accounts are able to meet your demands.
In a Plus Plan,you can have up to 30 transactions per month free of charge on as many as accounts as you need on the condition that your Primary Chequing Account must be your lead account,the one you designate to pay any fees required by your Bank Plan（i.e.monthly plan fees,transaction fees）.It includes Primary Chequing and up to 19 more eligible accounts.You can make 30 transactions either in branch,by phone,online,by mobile or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.From the 31st transaction,a fee of $0.7 per transaction will be charged.A Plus Plan is able to help save you up to $288.60 a year on fees.Besides,it enables you to send money globally to over 200 countries and territories via Interact e–Transfer through its Online Banking. A Plus Plan offers preferred exchange rate only when buying U.S. cash （up to $5,000 U.S. per transaction）.
In a Performance Plan,the number of transactions is unlimited on as many as accounts as you need,meaning that you can make as many everyday banking transactions as you want free of chargein branch,on line or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.It does not include phone banking services.However,a fee of $4.00 a month is charged for this service.It also includes Primary Chequing and up to 16 more eligible accounts.It helps you save up to $456.60 a year on fees.It also enables you to send money globally to over 200 countries and territories via Interac e–Transfer through its Online Banking.What’s more,one non-bank of Monsell ATM withdrawal on the Interac network per month is offered.A Performance Plan offers preferred exchange rate when buying or selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
In a Premium Plan you can also make unlimited transactions on as many accounts as you need at a monthly fee of $15.05.It includes Primary Chequing and up to 15 more eligible accounts.The everyday banking transactions of this plan should be controlled fewer than 40,or you have to pay a fee of $0.8 for every transaction beyond 40.It helps save up to $791.95 per year on fees.What’s more,5 non-bank of Monsell ATM debit transactions on the Interac network and 5 international debit transactions using non-bank of Monsell ATMs per month is included.However,it does not have the ability to send money globally to any country or territory via Interac e–Transfer through its Online Banking.A Premium Plan offers preferred exchange rate only when selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
You can apply for any of these accounts by phone,online or in person.Please feel free to call us at 1-870-226-5266 or write emails to Bank of Monsell Mike@yahoo.com or get on our website for any further details of these services and products.

The purpose of the writer in writing this passage is to_______.

A.introduce the Bank of Monsell
B.analyze the products of Bank of Monsell
C.introduce certain products and services for teens
D.show the success of the Bank of Monsell

资料： The following passage is the introduction about one of the Monsell international financial products.According to the passage,there will be 5 questions.You should read carefully,then select the right answer.
Passage:
As a teenager between the age of 13 and 18,maybe you would like to manage your own money and have your own bank account.The good news is that Bank of Monsell has just launched several great solutions for you.
The first one is the Teen Discounted Bank Plans（TDBPS）.TDBPS feature a discount of $9.95 per month on your monthly bank fee—that’s a savings of up to $120 per year.It’s the primary and most common account chosen by nearly 45% of our teen customers.If it is not to your liking,maybe the following alternatives which offer more discount and benefits on your bank accounts are able to meet your demands.
In a Plus Plan,you can have up to 30 transactions per month free of charge on as many as accounts as you need on the condition that your Primary Chequing Account must be your lead account,the one you designate to pay any fees required by your Bank Plan（i.e.monthly plan fees,transaction fees）.It includes Primary Chequing and up to 19 more eligible accounts.You can make 30 transactions either in branch,by phone,online,by mobile or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.From the 31st transaction,a fee of $0.7 per transaction will be charged.A Plus Plan is able to help save you up to $288.60 a year on fees.Besides,it enables you to send money globally to over 200 countries and territories via Interact e–Transfer through its Online Banking. A Plus Plan offers preferred exchange rate only when buying U.S. cash （up to $5,000 U.S. per transaction）.
In a Performance Plan,the number of transactions is unlimited on as many as accounts as you need,meaning that you can make as many everyday banking transactions as you want free of chargein branch,on line or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.It does not include phone banking services.However,a fee of $4.00 a month is charged for this service.It also includes Primary Chequing and up to 16 more eligible accounts.It helps you save up to $456.60 a year on fees.It also enables you to send money globally to over 200 countries and territories via Interac e–Transfer through its Online Banking.What’s more,one non-bank of Monsell ATM withdrawal on the Interac network per month is offered.A Performance Plan offers preferred exchange rate when buying or selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
In a Premium Plan you can also make unlimited transactions on as many accounts as you need at a monthly fee of $15.05.It includes Primary Chequing and up to 15 more eligible accounts.The everyday banking transactions of this plan should be controlled fewer than 40,or you have to pay a fee of $0.8 for every transaction beyond 40.It helps save up to $791.95 per year on fees.What’s more,5 non-bank of Monsell ATM debit transactions on the Interac network and 5 international debit transactions using non-bank of Monsell ATMs per month is included.However,it does not have the ability to send money globally to any country or territory via Interac e–Transfer through its Online Banking.A Premium Plan offers preferred exchange rate only when selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
You can apply for any of these accounts by phone,online or in person.Please feel free to call us at 1-870-226-5266 or write emails to Bank of Monsell Mike@yahoo.com or get on our website for any further details of these services and products.

If you choose the Plus Plan,which of the following will NOT be true?

A.Together with Primary Chequing,you can own 20 accounts.
B.If you make 32 transaction,a fee of $1.4 will be charged.
C.You will be able to save up to $240.5 a month on fees.
D.You can sell U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）at preferred exchange rate.

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第三篇

Swiss Banks

Since the early 1930s,Swiss banks had prided themselves on their system of banking secrecy and numbered accounts.Over the years,they had successfully withstood every challenge to this system by their own government who, in turn,had been frequently urged by foreign governments to reveal information about the financial affairs of certain account holders.The result of this policy of secrecy was that a kind of mystique had grown up around Swiss banking. There was a widely-held belief that Switzerland was irresistible to wealthy foreigners,mainly because of its numbered accounts and bankers' reluctance to ask awkward questions of depositors.Contributing to the mystique was the
view,carefully propagated by the banks themselves,that if this secret was ever given up,foreigners would fall over themselves in the rush to withdraw money,and the Swiss banking system would virtually collapse overnight.
To many,therefore,it came like a bolt out of the blue,when,in 1977,the Swiss banks announced they had signed a pact with the Swiss National Bank(the Central Bank).The aim of the agreement was to prevent the improper use of the country's bank secrecy laws, and its effect to curb （遏制）severely the system of secrecy.
The rules which the banks had agreed to observe made the opening of numbered accounts subject to much closer scrutiny than before.The banks would be required,if necessary,to identify the origin of foreign fund going into numbered and other accounts.The idea was to stop such accounts being used for dubious（可疑的）purposes.Also,they agreed not to accept funds resulting from tax evasion or from crime.
The pact represented essentially a tightening up of banking rules.Although the banks agreed to end relations with clients whose identities were unclear or who were performing improper acts,they were still not obliged to inform on a client to anyone,including the Swiss government.To some extent,therefore,the principle of secrecy had been maintained.

Swiss banks took pride in________.
A:the number of their accounts
B:withholding client information
C:being mysterious to the outsiders
D:attracting wealthy foreign clients

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第三篇

Swiss Banks

Since the early 1930s,Swiss banks had prided themselves on their system of banking secrecy and numbered accounts.Over the years,they had successfully withstood every challenge to this system by their own government who, in turn,had been frequently urged by foreign governments to reveal information about the financial affairs of certain account holders.The result of this policy of secrecy was that a kind of mystique had grown up around Swiss banking. There was a widely-held belief that Switzerland was irresistible to wealthy foreigners,mainly because of its numbered accounts and bankers' reluctance to ask awkward questions of depositors.Contributing to the mystique was the
view,carefully propagated by the banks themselves,that if this secret was ever given up,foreigners would fall over themselves in the rush to withdraw money,and the Swiss banking system would virtually collapse overnight.
To many,therefore,it came like a bolt out of the blue,when,in 1977,the Swiss banks announced they had signed a pact with the Swiss National Bank(the Central Bank).The aim of the agreement was to prevent the improper use of the country's bank secrecy laws, and its effect to curb （遏制）severely the system of secrecy.
The rules which the banks had agreed to observe made the opening of numbered accounts subject to much closer scrutiny than before.The banks would be required,if necessary,to identify the origin of foreign fund going into numbered and other accounts.The idea was to stop such accounts being used for dubious（可疑的）purposes.Also,they agreed not to accept funds resulting from tax evasion or from crime.
The pact represented essentially a tightening up of banking rules.Although the banks agreed to end relations with clients whose identities were unclear or who were performing improper acts,they were still not obliged to inform on a client to anyone,including the Swiss government.To some extent,therefore,the principle of secrecy had been maintained.

According to the passage,the widely-held belief that Swisserland was irresistible to wealthy foreigners was________by banks themselves.
A:denied
B:criticized
C:reviewed
D:defended