The bank reportedly opted to "collude" with the US government to escape more severe punishment in 2012, when the bank had to admit to money laundering and sanctions violations, including restrictions on Iran.
据报道，该行选择与美国政府“勾结”，为的是逃避在 2012 年受到的更严厉的处罚，当年汇丰银行被迫承认洗钱和违反制裁，其中就包括对伊朗的禁令。