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Jan 9th, 2012
(Reuters) - File photo of Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Philipp Hildebrand (R) speakoing to Vice-Chairman Thomas Jordan during a news conference in Bern, December 15, 2011. Swiss central bank chief Philipp Hildebrand resigned January 9, 2012 in the face of growing criticism of a controversial currency trade made by his wife in August. SNB Vice Chairman Jordan, is the most likely candidate to take over. The decision will be taken by the Swiss cabinet. REUTERS/Michael Buholzer/Files (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) -
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