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High Court orders ASB Bank to pay record $6.7 million penalty for anti

High Court orders ASB Bank to pay record $6.7 million penalty for anti
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The New Zealand High Court has fined ASB Bank a record $6.7 million for failing to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. The bank admitted to seven breaches over a six-year period and has since invested in improved monitoring systems.

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This record penalty highlights the increasing regulatory scrutiny on financial institutions to prevent money laundering and protect the integrity of the global financial system.

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ASB chief executive Vittoria Shortt has apologised for the bank s AML/CFT shortcomings.

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