What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bankers heading off to inform the authorities doubtless (9)" mean?

The definition is "doubtless". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NOMES (synonym="reference the G NOMES of Zurich, a disparaging term for Swiss bankers who are notoriously secretive") + SING (synonym="confess or inform the authorities about illegal activities") = NOMESSING The answer is NOMESSING.

Bankers heading off to inform the authorities doubtless (9)

Independent Cryptic #11916 | 29 Across | 2024-12-18 flower

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