Corruption allegations
ECB to supervise bank that accused Latvian governor of corruption
Latvian authorities requested ECB action as lender sues them for alleged malpractice
Should central banks be more active in managing integrity risks?
Antti Heinonen says banknote procurement faces the threat of corruption, but central banks can take steps to mitigate the risks
Portugal’s parliament rejects call for central bank governor to quit
But Carlos Costa will testify before inquiry regarding allegations involving state-owned bank
Slovakian central bank condemns police after staff are arrested
NBS alleges criminal behaviour by owners of failed firm and their “protectors” in the police
Venezuela to sell 15 tonnes of gold to UAE, reports say
US senator warns of sanctions if UAE co-operates with Maduro regime
Spanish governor demands BBVA conduct thorough probe of spy allegations
The bank allegedly hired an ex-police chief in 2004 to spy on government officials and businessmen
Zimbabwe’s government hunts for dollar alternative
Continuing with dollarised economy could mean return to hyperinflation, economist says
Zimbabwean central bank officials cleared of wrongdoing
Governor Mangudya says investigation absolves of any wrongdoing, despite previous claims of corruption from former government official
Malaysia charges Goldman Sachs over 1MDB scandal
Bank allegedly benefited from inflated fees after employees bribed officials
EU offers Iran sanctions relief with new clearing house
Iran retains access to Swift network despite US sanctions, but new clearing house could provide permanent loophole
Kganyago highlights the dangers of ‘state capture’
Sarb governor says country still suffering from twin deficits
Zimbabwe central bank suspends senior officials over corruption allegations
Government appointee accuses central bankers of illegal foreign exchange dealings
Sri Lankan central bank to hold forensic audit of corruption allegations
CBSL announces wide-ranging policy changes after “bond scam” allegations
Investigation takes aim at KPMG for mishandling South African bank
“Looting” of troubled VBS would not have been as bad had auditor acted lawfully, report finds
Liberia’s central bank says all ‘missing’ banknotes are accounted for
Internal investigation concludes banknotes ordered between 2016 and 2018 were delivered to vault
Former Liberian governor to assist in corruption probe
Government launches investigation into missing banknotes
Danske Bank acknowledges ‘major deficiencies’ in money laundering case
CEO quits as bank publishes internal investigation into irregular operations at Estonian branch
European Commission proposes AML powers for EBA
Jean-Claude Juncker sets anti-money laundering as a priority for the European Union
IMF paper builds corruption indicator using big data
Corruption shocks negatively impact long-term real outcomes, authors say
Latvian prosecutor charges central bank governor with corruption
Bank making accusations was closed by regulators in 2016
China’s former chief insurance regulator charged with corruption
Xiang Junbo served as deputy governor at the central bank from 2004 to 2007
Independent investigator appointed in South Africa’s VBS Bank saga
Central bank reveals $74 million shortfall at troubled commercial bank following KPMG’s admission of misconduct
Missing $500 million returned to Angolan central bank
Finance ministry attempts to set the record straight over alleged fraud, which used dormant company as a mask for the illegal transfer
Greek governor takes legal action against prosecutor in ‘corruption’ case
Stournaras also accuses anonymous witnesses of defamation