HSBC faces court threat as deal on money laundering charges stalls

HSBC’s controversial $1.9bn (£1.6bn) settlement deal with the US authorities over money laundering charges has stalled after a row between the justice department and the judge overseeing the case. The deal – known as a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) – meant HSBC was exempt from prosecution …

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HSBC faces court threat as deal on money laundering charges stalls