Last month several more banks handed over client details, but encrypted the data pending a final deal.

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For example, imagine making your CRM solution a single system where staff and agents can manage forecasting, client details, policies, premiums, underwriting, evidence requests, approvals, and much more.

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Mr Hummler, who is also chairman of the Swiss daily newspaper Neuer Zuercher Zeitung, has previously been unusually outspoken among Swiss bankers in calling for the country's authorities to block any disclosure of banking client details to the US authorities.

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Herman said his client would not discuss details of any possible agreement.

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Most recently, a new client emailed me the details of a program she wanted me to facilitate and told me how much she would pay.

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Investigators are constantly being called in to sniff out traitors selling critical business information to the competition, or plotting to defect with the crown jewels - such as the client list, or details of products in development.

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The "dealers" work in stages: first they meet with the potential client to assess their needs and discuss price details.

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Lawmakers are likely to prod her for more details, and Ms. White will have to disclose her recent client list.

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Bervar declined to discuss details of the case, saying he had not yet spoken in depth to his client.

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