Middle East: What You Need to Know for Sept. 7

The video covers three main stories: charges against a former Turkish minister and Halkbank executives for money laundering for Iran, Intel's ongoing antitrust case with the European Union, and a panel meeting to decide on a credit event for Noble Group. The Halkbank case involves allegations of laundering millions through the US financial system, while Intel's case could impact other tech giants. The Noble Group discussion focuses on credit default swaps and financial implications.

What are the former Turkish minister and Halkbank executives accused of by the US?

• Money laundering for Iran

• Tax evasion

• Fraudulent accounting

• Insider trading

What was the amount of the antitrust fine imposed on Intel by the European Union?

• $1.26 billion

• $500 million

• $2.5 billion

• $3 billion

Which court decided that Intel's appeal must be re-examined?

• US Supreme Court

• European Court of Justice

• EU's top court

• International Court of Justice

What is the purpose of the meeting involving the International Swaps and Derivatives Association?

• To evaluate a new investment strategy

• To discuss a new financial regulation

• To decide on a credit event related to Noble Group

• To announce a merger between two banks

What have the owners of credit default swaps on Noble Group been doing while awaiting consensus?

• Negotiating with banks

• Selling their swaps

• Acting bilaterally

• Investing in new commodities