### [2026-09-29](/feed/2026/09/29/index.md)

##### Julius Baer Group controversies
# The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) concludes its investigation into the Julius Baer Group, finding serious risk-management and anti–money laundering failures. FINMA orders additional capital requirements, compliance reporting through 2032, and the confiscation of about CHF10 million (US$12 million) in profits. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260929-swiss-regulator-concludes-julius-baer-bank-probe)

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