Ubs Not To Pay Fine In U.s. Tax Settlement: Reports

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Sun, 08/02/2009 - 4:23am

Reuters - Switzerland's UBS will not have to pay a fine as part of the settlement of a tax evasion dispute with the United States, two Swiss newspapers reported on Sunday.

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