By Yantoultra Ngui
Singapore’s central bank said on Tuesday it was looking into whether banks involved in a S$2.4 billion ($1.75 billion) money laundering scandal in the global wealth hub had taken all reasonable steps to mitigate risks.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will take action if its findings reveal shortcomings in the banks’ controls, a spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
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