Banks release names of missing account holders

Swiss banks released on Wednesday the names of more than 2,600 holders of accounts that have lain dormant for at least 60 years, giving them or their heirs one last chance to claim their wealth before it reverts to the state.

The industry said that $44.5 million was lying fallow in bank accounts that had gone untouched since 1955. Around 80 safety deposit boxes whose contents were unclear were also gathering dust.

People can search for dormant accounts on the website https://www.dormantaccounts.ch, which went live on Wednesday.