United Kingdom – bank fined by FCA for sanctions compliance failures

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has fined Ghana International Bank Plc for sanctions compliance failures, including a lack of periodic screening, only screening after onboarding had been completed, and an insufficiently detailed or practical sanctions policy.

The bank was fined £5,829,900 after a 30% reduction for cooperation and early settlement.

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