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French financial prosecutor says HSBC should stand trial over tax fraud

Published 11/03/2016, 06:02 AM
Updated 11/03/2016, 06:10 AM
© Reuters. A HSBC logo is pictured behind the flag of the canton of Geneva at a Swiss branch of the bank in Geneva
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PARIS (Reuters) - France's financial prosecutor has requested a trial for HSBC Holdings (LON:HSBA) and its Swiss private banking unit on suspicions it helped customers dodge taxes in 2006-2007, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

"We  take  note  of  the  recommendation... and will continue to defend ourselves vigorously," HSBC said in an emailed comment to Reuters.

The bank was put under formal investigation last year. It will be up to investigating magistrates to decide on whether it should stand trial.

Magistrates had previously estimated the Swiss arm's alleged fraud at around 2.2 billion euros (1.66 billion pound).

© Reuters. A HSBC logo is pictured behind the flag of the canton of Geneva at a Swiss branch of the bank in Geneva

HSBC has admitted failings in controls at the Swiss private bank, but denied knowledge of wrongdoing.

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