March 13 (Reuters) - Danske Bank’s chairman Ole Andersen said in a statement on Tuesday:
* “THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKES IT VERY SERIOUSLY THAT HISTORICALLY WE WERE NOT GOOD ENOUGH AT PREVENTING MONEY LAUNDERING AT OUR BRANCH IN ESTONIA”
* “INVESTIGATIONS MAY TAKE UP TO 12 MONTHS TO COMPLETE, AND WE EXPECT TO BE ABLE TO SHARE OUR FINDINGS BY SEPTEMBER 2018”.
* “SHOULD THE INVESTIGATIONS UNCOVER MISCONDUCT ON THE PART OF EMPLOYEES OR MANAGERS, WE WILL OF COURSE ENSURE THAT THE NECESSARY STEPS ARE TAKEN” Further company coverage: (Copenhagen newsroom)
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