August 17th, 2010
Yesterday, it was
announced that Barclays PLC would pay the U.S. Government $298 million to settle a case charging the British bank with blatantly disregarding U.S. sanctions against countries such as Burma, Cuba, Iran, Libya, and Sudan. In doing so, the bank both accepted and acknowledged the charges made against it, and—according to the
The Wall Street Journal—took full "responsibility for its conduct and that of its employees."
The details of the case are fairly disturbing, highlighting a culture of complete disregard for U.S. regulations.
The Journal reports:
U.S. officials said the bank altered payment messages or...
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