Citigroup, JPMorgan Among Banks Fined $1.2 Billion in FX Probe

Citigroup, JPMorgan Among Banks Fined $1.2 Billion in FX Probe

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The video discusses the €1.07 billion fines imposed by EU regulators on banks for participating in foreign exchange cartels. It highlights the historical context of these cartels, the settlements reached, and the implications for banks. The video also explores emerging cartels in bond markets and FX options, and the legal outcomes of related trials, emphasizing the role of collusion and information exchange among banks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total fine imposed by the European Union regulators on banks for their involvement in cartels?

€750 million

€500 million

€2.5 billion

€1.07 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential future cartel?

Bond cartels

FX options trading

Cryptocurrency trading

Euro zone bonds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for the traders involved in the New York jury case?

They were acquitted

They were fined

They were imprisoned

They were suspended

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main accusation against the banks in the cartel case?

Tax evasion

Money laundering

Collusion

Fraud

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did chat rooms play in the banks' collusion?

They were used for customer service

They were a platform for legal discussions

They facilitated the exchange of sensitive information

They were used for marketing strategies