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gnomes of Zürich

A Dictionary of Business and Management | 2006 | 231 words | Copyright

gnomes of Zürich An unflattering term applied to Swiss bankers and financiers, alluding to their secrecy and speculative activity. It was popularized by the Labour politician George Brown during the sterling crisis of 1964.

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