The Real Wells Fargo Scandal William Black If something good then its all because of CEO. But if something wrong, its all bad low level … Two Million FeloniesRead more
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Justice Dept.: UBS Conduct in Libor Scandal “Astonishing”
The Justice Department has formally unveiled its $1.5 billion settlement with the Swiss banking giant UBS for the company’s role in the manipulation of the … Justice Dept.: UBS Conduct in Libor Scandal “Astonishing”Read more
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Costa Rica’s Banco Popular shows how banks can be democratic, green – and financially sustainable
A decade on from the 2007-08 global financial crisis, the majority of private banks have changed very little. Most remain solely concerned with maximising their … Costa Rica’s Banco Popular shows how banks can be democratic, green – and financially sustainableRead more
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Government by Goldman
Steve Bannon was in the room the day Donald Trump first fell for Gary Cohn. So were Reince Priebus, Jared Kushner, and Trump’s pick for … Government by GoldmanRead more
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A decade of G7 central bank collusion – and counting…
Since late 2007, the Federal Reserve has embarked on grand-scale collusion with other G-7 central banks to manufacture a massive amount of money. The scope … A decade of G7 central bank collusion – and counting…Read more
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UBS to Pay $1.5 Billion Fine for Libor Rigging
The Swiss banking giant UBS has been ordered to pay a $1.5 billion fine for its role in the manipulation of the London Interbank Offered … UBS to Pay $1.5 Billion Fine for Libor RiggingRead more
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Ukraine’s Top Bank Lent Owner’s Lieutenants $1 Billion Before Nationalization
Between mid-2015 and mid-2016, Privatbank, the largest bank in Ukraine, handed out over US$ 1 billion in loans to firms owned by seven top managers … Ukraine’s Top Bank Lent Owner’s Lieutenants $1 Billion Before NationalizationRead more
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UK at centre of secret $3bn Azerbaijani money laundering and lobbying scheme
Azerbaijan’s ruling elite operated a secret $2.9bn (£2.2bn) scheme to pay prominent Europeans, buy luxury goods and launder money through a network of opaque British … UK at centre of secret $3bn Azerbaijani money laundering and lobbying schemeRead more
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The oil deal, the disgraced former minister, and $800m paid via a UK bank
Britain’s commitment to tackling high-end money laundering through the City of London is under serious scrutiny after it emerged that regulators appear to have waved … The oil deal, the disgraced former minister, and $800m paid via a UK bankRead more
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Global monetary policy, big banks & geo-politics in the Trump era
The following is the transcript from my speech: Shifting US-Japan Geo-Politics, Banking Landscape and Financial Regulations in the Trump Era. It was given on July … Global monetary policy, big banks & geo-politics in the Trump eraRead more