FCA fines Julius Baer £18m over 'corrupt' relationship with Russian oil conglomerate

Ban on three former senior executives

Valeria Martinez
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The Financial Conduct Authority has fined wealth manager Julius Baer International £18m and imposed a ban on three former senior executives over “corrupt” relationships between the firm and a Russian oil giant.

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