WorldAccused of not knowing or caring where wealthy clients' money comes from.
topic: The crisis of confidence in banks
Bank branch closures threaten rural Sweden
Sweden– It is laughable when banks say they are socially responsible, says Johan Grip, chief economist at Företagarna.
Nordic banking giant Nordea investigated for systematic crime
EconomyLinked to terrorist financing, suspect partners in dictatorships, and major financial crimes.
Swedbank stops transfers to Palestine
SwedenRefers to alleged risks of "money laundering" and "terrorist financing".
Nigel Farage sues NatWest Group for millions of pounds
WorldThe goal is to pursue a class action lawsuit against the bank.
Bank staff mocked Farage: “Awful human being”
WorldCalled the opinion leader a "crackpot" and hoped to have "driven him out of the country".
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Bank throws out German party leader
WorldAfD's Tino Chrupalla is convinced that the bank is trying to punish him for his political engagement.
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to review political behaviour of banks
WorldFollowing the decision by the bank Coutts to suspend the accounts of Brexit politician Nigel Farage.
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Swedish government wants to give banks additional powers
SwedenA new working group will increase the exchange of information between the banking sector and the police.
Left: Introduce “oligopoly tax” for banks
SwedenWants a temporary 50% tax on what it calls "excess profits," according to party leader Dadgostar's statement.
Savings economist: Banking culture resembles a cartel
EconomyClaes Hemberg criticizes the huge profits of the banking sector and calls for more competition and transparency.
Former finance minister: Swedish people pay for banks’ profits
Economy"For ordinary people this is extremely provocative", says Mikael Damberg.
The bank expelled Farage for political reasons
World"This story is not just about me. You could be next", the outspoken politician warns.
Bank throws out Nigel Farage
WorldThe politician accuses the banks of engaging in "political persecution".
Foreign aid in jeopardy as Swedish banks shut down associations’ accounts
EconomySwedbank refuses to explain itself – but admits that it can close accounts without a concrete suspicion of crime.
Former Sweden Democrat politician was denied a bank account
SwedenSimon Alm believes he was blacklisted because of his political background.
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