In Switzerland, where financial privacy reigns, few companies disclose the pay of their top managers.

But protecting consumers' financial privacy should also be central to financial modernization.

California is at odds with the Bush administration on a host of issues, including medical marijuana, financial privacy, water policies and air quality standards.

As for a guarantee of financial privacy, he said "the federal system really doesn't have one."

The most common reason however is financial privacy.

Understand financial privacy and how to protect yourself.

But now, with public opinion surveys showing high levels of support for financial privacy, the industry is considering a compromise.

"I don't have to sacrifice my financial privacy on the altar of transparency."

This was primarily due to the financial industry's concern about the right to financial privacy.

When you own property, your lack of financial privacy is compounded.