NatWest faces massive fines over money-laundering conviction; Soaring energy prices hit the EU
The successful prosecution of UK bank NatWest over money-laundering charges was a watershed moment for the country\u2019s Financial Conduct Authority - the first time such criminal offenses have been successfully deployed. Now, attention is turning to the size of the fine that courts will be willing to impose on the lender. Also on today\u2019s podcast: Europe\u2019s spike in energy prices is prompting some soul-searching in the European Union over the bloc\u2019s energy-policy settings.