Russia Today bank accounts 'frozen in UK'

[Pimander]

As I've been trying to say, the Brits and USA are getting sick of Russian propaganda and intelligence efforts.

Russia Today bank accounts 'frozen in UK'

A spokeswoman for Russia Today said: "RT has received a letter from Natwest, part of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, which has a significant shareholding by the UK government, informing it that its UK banking facilities with the bank will be withdrawn without explanation or redress.

"This decision is incomprehensible, and without warning.

"It is however, not at odds with the countless measures that have been undertaken in the UK and Europe over the last few years to ostracize, shout down, or downright impede the work of RT."

She added: "RT UK will continue its operations uninterrupted."

RT, originally known as Russia Today, is a television network and news website funded by the Russian government.

It was previously sanctioned by Ofcom for biased or misleading reports on the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria.

Earlier this year the network was accused of censoring footage of Russian jets in Syria to cover up the use of incendiary bombs.

The clip was later reinstated, with RT saying it had been removed over concerns for a pilot.

[astr0144]

I do find that very concerning when they mention such UK banks,  Propaganda or not !

Its similar to what I posted a few days / weeks ago about Germanys Deuche  Bank becoming frozen..

I am not sure what has happened as even the main newspapers mentioned about it, but I don't think it was ever confirmed it has been actually effected as they initially suggested..

But I really am quite concerned what may happen in the next 3 weeks...and prey we dont have another 9/11 type event that may create a Financial meltdown prior to the US election..

That could end up closing some banks at least temporary for a week or so if such a thing should happen.... IMO..



http://www.thelivingmoon.com/forum/index.php?topic=9650.0

This is a update made about it just posted today by the Mi6 guy I follow.

SORRY TO ALARM YOU FRIENDS BUT BANKING ALERT.
A friend of mine in Europe has just briefed me (Monday 17th) that at the end of last week (13th/14th) Barclays Wealth A/c customers had all their Debit cards pulled without notice. These are credit A/Cs. Their was no notice, they just went dead. When customers complained to the bank which resides from the British Channel Isles they were told they could be issued with American Express Platinum Cards if they could show 50,000 credit in the A/C. That is the bank hanging on to and ring fencing clients money. Various friends of mine are looking to move funds over this week if they can do so but this is serious. Other banking sources were trying to cut down or call in overdrafts. Tie this in with this news item and we see we are in deep banking do, do this week in Europe and you should all take a position NOW.
Boom! Deutsche Bank Largest Customer, Qatar, Pulls the Plug
Sunday, October 16, 2016 15:25
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"Boom! Deutsche Bank Largest Customer, QATAR, Pulls the Plug"
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"Germany's largest bank, Deutsche Bank, is likely to spiral immediately into complete failure and collapse tomorrow as its largest lender, the country of Qatar, pulls the plug! "No future lending to Deutsche Bank" to keep it afloat under pressure of U.S. fine. According to sources the bank is now facing a crisis of gargantuan proportions after the Qatari royal family, who were reported to be involved in bond deals just last week, expressed concern over their long-term strategy. Analysts say this could be the final nail in the coffin for the bank which this week was accused of using stealth methods to woo investors. The bank is not commenting on the claims that their lifeline has been pulled as their credit instruments sit at almost records lows.

[zorgon]

One question  on this:

""Germany's largest bank, Deutsche Bank, is likely to spiral immediately into complete failure and collapse tomorrow as its largest lender, the country of Qatar, pulls the plug! "

WHY is a major German bank funded/supported by an Islamic nation exactly?

Let them fail they deserve it.  How can you possibly allow a foreign nation that is counter to your beliefs fund you?

Geez the world is truly an insane assylum, with the patients running the show

[astr0144]

I don't know about the details behind the D Bank or who owns or manipulates it, but if it is who you refer to then again... its like China owning many a thing Worldwide these days and Much of the West don't seem to no longer own their own Countries assets..

Such Countries people know doubt can understand how such things were allowed to happen...But many realize that those in power have sold things out for Profit..

It maybe that No one really really knows if or how the selling of such assets or profits obtained from them may or may not have become a advantage to the country / population or just  put in the pockets of those in power..

If it does Spiral out of control.. its just the concern that it may create a domino effect around the banks worldwide...which would not be good for the People if we have banking issues arise again like in the 2007/8 crisis..

If its going to happen... I think it will be at least after this Wednesdays last US Election 3rd phase meeting with Hilary or after weekend after US Index Options expiry... 

[Pimander]

Closure of Russia Today bank accounts nothing to do with us – Treasury

British government denies role in NatWest closing bank accounts of Moscow's main propaganda tool in English-speaking world.

"This isn't something that has come out of the Treasury," one source insisted. The UK government had not introduced any fresh sanctions or "obligations" against Russia since February 2015, the source said.

In recent years it is understood that the bank's compliance department has frequently shut down accounts of other Russian customers, often without warning.

Russian officials, however, were quick to denounce the move against RT as a murky British plot. They pointed out that NatWest – a part of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group – is mostly state-owned.

"It seems that freedom of speech is completely lost in Albion's Russophobic fog," tweeted Konstantin Dolgov, Russia's foreign ministry commissioner for human rights.

[ArMaP]

In recent years it is understood that the bank's compliance department has frequently shut down accounts of other Russian customers, often without warning.

What's a "compliance department"?

[Pimander]

What's a "compliance department"?

It is who come knocking if you go over your credit limit or break the terms of your bank account.  If you make checks out or move money in ways you haven't agreed then the compliance team deal with you.

It wouldn't surprise me if the move is politically motivated.  They are trying to manipulate Brexit and the American election and RT News is a big part of that.

[ArMaP]

They are trying to manipulate Brexit and the American election and RT News is a big part of that.

What's there to manipulate about Brexit?

[Pimander]

What's there to manipulate about Brexit?

Manipulate is probably the wrong word.  Brexit is causing a lot of instability in the UK political scene.  Stirring up trouble with propaganda and leaks makes it worse to the detriment of the stability of the UK administration.  A paralysed administration is to the advantage of Russia.

They also want Trump in office because he would apparently give Russia a free hand in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.  I doubt he will be allowed to do that bu,t again, if he gets in even delays to decisive foreign policy will play into Putin's hands (and China's).