"We believe that technology has the power to expose and dismantle global criminal networks, which depend on secrecy and discretion in order to function, " Google said in a blog post this week.
Swiss bankers have already empowered Paul Volcker, a former chairman of America's Federal Reserve, to waive Swiss secrecy laws in banks in order to scrutinise old accounts.
"Under the cease and desist order, Standard Chartered must improve its program for compliance with US economic sanctions, Bank Secrecy Act, and anti-money-laundering requirements, " the Fed said.