litigation
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.60
Northern Trust subsidiary convicted in French tax fraud case; appeal stays fine and liability
NORTHERN TRUST CORP
- NTFS, indirect subsidiary, convicted of complicity in estate tax fraud on March 5, 2024 by French appellate court.
- Court ordered NTFS to pay fine of €187,500; joint/several liability for unpaid taxes to be set by tax courts.
- NTFS filed appeal same day; under French law, judgement and all effects (fine, liability) are stayed pending appeal.
- NTFS denies wrongdoing, states it provided no tax advice and complied with all fiduciary duties.