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collapse of ausserrhoder kantonalbank scandals and risky investments revealed
The Ausserrhoder Kantonalbank collapsed in the late 1980s due to scandals and poor decisions, leading to its sale to UBS in 1996. Risky investments, including a failed salmon farm and a controversial brothel acquisition, exacerbated its financial troubles, while politicians failed to act despite warning signs. The bank's archive has since been a contentious issue, with a partial handover to state archives occurring after a decade of negotiations, but full access remains restricted for up to 60 years due to client confidentiality.