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UBS fined $125mn over lax money laundering controls

UBS faces a $125 million penalty for inadequate anti-money laundering measures.

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What happened

$125 million is the fine UBS must pay for failing to prevent money laundering. The penalty is the result of a settlement with multiple U.S. regulators, including the CFTC, SEC, FINRA, and FinCEN.

The Financial Times and Reuters both name the regulators. The UBS fine is described as a record penalty by ACAMS.

The settlement does not specify the duration of the alleged failures or the exact nature of the violations.

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Questions people are asking

What is the total amount of the fine?

$125 million.

Which regulators are involved in the settlement?

The CFTC, SEC, FINRA, and FinCEN.

What is the nature of the violations?

The settlement does not specify the exact nature of the violations.

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UBS money laundering financial regulation CFTC SEC

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