French court set to rule on record UBS fine

Reuters2021-12-13

French judges are set to rule on Monday on whether to overturn a record 4.5 billion euro ($5.1 billion) fine against Swiss bank UBS(UBSG.S)for allegedly helping wealthy clients stash undeclared assets...

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