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On March 4-7, 2024, the Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet) conducted an on-site inspection of Svenska Handelsbanken AB's Norwegian branch. The inspection focused on the company's compliance with anti-money laundering regulations. Finanstilsynet determined that at the time of inspection, the branch had serious deficiencies in its compliance with anti-money laundering rules. The authority identified significant gaps in the company's adherence to applicable anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) requirements. Following the inspection, Finanstilsynet published a supervisory report detailing its main findings. The report was sent to Handelsbanken and made publicly available on Finanstilsynet's website. Depending on the nature and severity of any breaches identified, Finanstilsynet may issue formal decisions against the company, which could include requirements to remedy violations, impose administrative fines, or withdraw authorisations. Any such decisions would be reflected in the supervisory report. If Handelsbanken disputes any decision issued by Finanstilsynet, the company may lodge a complaint, and the case will be updated accordingly with information regarding the appeal. REFERENCES: Finanstilsynet. Tilsynsrapport - Handelsbanken. Available at: https://www.finanstilsynet.no/