Standard Chartered 'in settlement discussions' with NY regulator

Embattled bank Standard Chartered is in talks with New York state regulators over how much a settlement would cost it as the storm over alleged hidden transactions on behalf of Iran continues.

Embattled bank Standard Chartered is in talks with New York state regulators over how much a settlement would cost it as the storm over alleged hidden transactions on behalf of Iran continues.

Last week the British bank was accused by American authorities of illegally processing $250bn (£160bn) of payments for Iran.

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