Why Europe can’t stop money laundering

Money-laundering scandals have dealt another blow to the reputation of Europe’s financial architecture. Does the EU stand any chance of convincing the rest of the world that it is getting tough on financial crime and fixing the leaks in its system?

The recent wave of money laundering scandals has come as a big shock and embarrassment for Europe’s financial regulators. The truth is that European banks are far more afraid of the US authorities than those of their home countries.

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EUROPE’S MONEY LAUNDERING PROBLEM
1. Can Europe’s banks wash themselves clean?
Calls to make those in charge responsible
2. Why Europe can’t stop money laundering
Is Brexit good news for money launderers?
3. Regulators find few lessons in Danske
4. How privacy fears slow UK-style data sharing
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