To What Extent, If Any, is the United Kingdom's Private Banking Sector More Vulnerable to Money Laundering Threats in the Wake of the Recent Fines Imposed on the Likes of HSBC, COUTTS & RBS?

Abstract

The world of private banking as distinct from other areas of banking, has in it a default system, and other several elements which makes it susceptible to money laundering threats when due implementation of the anti- money laundering procedures are either absent, or lamely applied. This write up outlines the essential frameworks and nature with which the private banking sector operates on, coupled with the underpinning 'evil' behind these frameworks that pose unique vulnerabilities to the sector.