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09/11/2012
HSBC Launches Jersey Money Laundering Probe
HSBC has issued a statement after the Daily Telegraph newspaper said it was at the centre of a major investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
The bank says it is exploring allegations that criminals have used offshore accounts at its Jersey operation for money laundering.
The statement from HSBC said: "We are investigating the reports of an alleged loss of certain client data in Jersey as a matter of urgency.
"We have not been notified of any investigation in relation to this matter by HMRC or any other authority but, should we receive notification, we will cooperate fully with the authorities.
"HSBC remains fully committed to adoption of the highest global standards including the procedures for the acceptance of clients."
(GK/IT)
The bank says it is exploring allegations that criminals have used offshore accounts at its Jersey operation for money laundering.
The statement from HSBC said: "We are investigating the reports of an alleged loss of certain client data in Jersey as a matter of urgency.
"We have not been notified of any investigation in relation to this matter by HMRC or any other authority but, should we receive notification, we will cooperate fully with the authorities.
"HSBC remains fully committed to adoption of the highest global standards including the procedures for the acceptance of clients."
(GK/IT)
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