Wag vs Wag: Coleen Rooney claims dismissed in libel battle against Rebekah Vardy London’s High Court threw out parts of Coleen Rooney’s defence in her ongoing libel battle against Rebekah Vardy this morning. Rooney, 35, accused Vardy, 39, of leaking “false stories” about her private life in October 2019 after carrying out a months-long “sting operation” which saw her dubbed “Wagatha Christie”. Vardy, who is married to Leicester [...]
Criminal case against NatWest tip of £90bn iceberg in ‘money laundering capital of the world’ NatWest tip of £90bn iceberg in 'money laundering capital of the world' Yesterday it was reported that the recent money laundering charges against NatWest are linked to a separate case against 13 individuals based in cities around the UK. The latest revelations followed the shock announcement, last week, that the Financial Conduct Authority had lodged criminal proceedings against NatWest for money laundering offences. The watchdog – accusing NatWest of [...]
ABN Amro shares drop as concerns over size of money laundering fine grow ABN Amro shares were down by 4 per cent this morning following reports that the Dutch bank could face a much higher-than-expected fine in an ongoing money laundering investigation. The bank’s annual report, published last week, gave a detailed account of a pending investigation in its home market, making it clear the probe is much [...]
Activities to suit all, from rugby scrums to hot stone massage January 26, 2021 Whether you’re seeking lavender-scented indulgence, active fitness or the refreshing splash of the crystal-clear ocean, the Cayman Islands has you covered. Wild swimming is, as you’d imagine, a popular activity and both residents and visitors, from children to pensioners and novices to medal-winning Olympians, are invited to take part in the Flowers Sea Swim on [...]
Dutch bank ABN Amro to cut 3,000 jobs November 30, 2020 Dutch bank ABN Amro will cut almost 3,000 jobs by 2024, as it looks to bring down costs by €700m to €4.7bn per year. In an update before its annual investors day, the bank also said it would aim for a core capital adequacy ratio of at least 13%, and consider share buybacks if the [...]