Svenska Handelsbanken has ‘serious deficiencies’ in AML controls, Norway supervisor says
By Martin Coyle ( April 16, 2026, 14:35 GMT | Insight) -- Svenska Handelsbanken's Norwegian unit has been found to have “serious deficiencies” in its anti-money laundering controls, the country’s financial regulator said on Thursday. The lender hasn't been fined, but has been ordered to clean up the issues. The bank said it had engaged with the regulator and was making progress.Svenska Handelsbanken's Norwegian unit has been found to have “serious deficiencies” in its anti-money laundering controls, the country’s financial regulator said Thursday....
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