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FCA launches criminal proceedings against NatWest over money laundering failures

NatWest will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 14 April

Tuesday 16 March 2021 at 08:25

The case arises from the handling of funds deposited into accounts operated by a UK incorporated customer of NatWest
The case arises from the handling of funds deposited into accounts operated by a UK incorporated customer of NatWest Photo: Getty Images

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has launched criminal proceedings against high street bank NatWest, accusing it of failing to comply with money laundering regulations.

The watchdog alleged in a 16 March statement NatWest failed to abide by the rules between November 2011 and October 2016, in a case relating to the funds from a single business customer of the bank.