EU weighs tighter rules against dirty money, eyes new agency

LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - The European Union is considering tighter rules to counter the flow of dirty money into the region's banks and other economic sectors, EU officials said on Thursday.Following a spat of money-laundering scandals at several lenders that highlighted weak oversight by national authorities, the EU is also considering setting up a new agency or beefing up existing EU-wide agencies.New rules under consideration could increase controls over sectors where risks of money laundering..