In Memoriam: James Barnes
The trade world was saddened by the news of the loss of one of our own: Jim Barnes. Below are
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Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) which previously brought conspiracy charges against two ex-bank managers for their alleged role in the use of false standby letters of credit announced on 5 June 2025 it has brought an additional bribery charge against one of the accused.
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