world news Cash out: Eurozone banks stop issuing €500 note in fight against crime Moves to phase out the euro’s highest-value banknote took a major step forward on Monday. 28/01/2019
Turkey 'This house comes with a Turkish passport' A foreign person can now acquire Turkish citizenship if they invest $250,000 in real estate — $1 million was previously needed. 07/12/2018
Denmark Danske bank saga continues as US now opens investigation Danske bank saga continues as US now opens investigation 04/10/2018
Business Two hundred billion euros flowed through the Estonian branch of Danske bank A money laundering investigation by regulators and the financial community will scrutinise the report made by the Danske Bank 19/09/2018
brussels bureau EU piles pressure on Malta over journalist murder Justice Commissioner visits island to check on inquiry 15/06/2018
United Kingdom Russian 'dirty money' puts UK national security at risk, say MPs A powerful committee of MPs called on the British government to “get serious” and crack down on Kremlin-linked individuals using London as a base for corrupt assets. 21/05/2018
Azerbaijan 'Fake news': Azerbaijan on claims it ran 2.5 bn-euro slush fund Azerbaijan has slammed reports it ran a secret 2.5 billion euro fund to buy political influence across Europe, launder the country's international image and bankroll lavish lifestyles for its ruling elite. 06/09/2017
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan slams report it ran slush fund to promote image abroad Azerbaijan has blasted claims that its ruling elite ran a secret 2.5 billion-euro slush fund to pay off politicians and promote a positive image of its leadership, amid accusations of human rights abuse and rigged elections. 05/09/2017
Brazil Brazil's Temer faces crucial vote in Congress Brazilian president faces crucial ballot in parliament on whether he should stand trial on corruption charges 02/08/2017
France African VP on trial in Paris for embezzling millions to fund extravagant lifestyle Equatorial Guinea Vice President Teodorin Obiang stands trial on charges of money-laundering and embezzlement of over €100 million of public funds 26/06/2017
United Kingdom ''The UK is the most corrupt country in the world,'' anti-mafia journalist Saviano claims The UK is the most corrupt country on earth, using Gibraltar, Jersey and other territories to funnel dirty cash. 03/04/2017
Russia How illicit Russian money was allegedly siphoned into EU and beyond What are the accusations? 22/03/2017
corporate HSBC's profits plunge dragging down share price Europe's biggest bank HSBC saw annual pre-tax profit slump 62 percent with hefty writedowns and warned its revenues could fall again this year. 21/02/2017
corporate Deutsche Bank fined over Russian money laundering Deutsche Bank failed to prevent around $10 billion (9.29 billion euros) in suspicious trades out of Russia between 2011 and 2015. 31/01/2017
