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Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Thailand Extradites Crypto Fraud Suspect to China
27/08/2024
The Malaysian national is the first suspect to be sent from Thailand to China under an extradition treaty that took effect in 1999.
Structural Regulation
Five Groups Seeking Virtual Bank Licence in Thailand – Reports
27/08/2024
The applicants reportedly include a joint venture between Siam Commercial Bank, China’s WeBank and Korea’s KakaoBank.
KYC & CDD
Taiwan Banks to Allow Companies to Open Accounts Digitally
26/08/2024
The FSC said banks should allow “all types” of non-individual clients to open digital deposit accounts, provided appropriate verification, controls and monitoring are in place.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FCA Chair Accused of Breaching Whistleblower Confidentiality
26/08/2024
FCA chair Ashley Alder reportedly forwarded a whistleblower’s correspondence to other staff members, revealing their identity without their consent.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
French Police Arrests Telegram Chief Executive Pavel Durov
26/08/2024
French authorities allege a lack of moderation on Telegram to prevent criminal use, and failure to cooperate with law enforcement in criminal cases.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Warns Countries Against Allowing Russian Banks to Set Up Branches
26/08/2024
Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said the US will go after the branches as well as other entities and companies that work with them.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Announces New Russia Sanctions Against Nearly 400 Targets
26/08/2024
The targets include individuals and entities from across 16 jurisdictions, including China, Hong Kong, Switzerland and the UAE.
PEPs & Sanctions
US DOJ Secures Guilty Plea in Venezuela Sanctions Evasion Case
25/08/2024
The DOJ said George Semerene Quintero lied to US suppliers and created false documents as part of a scheme to evade US sanctions and export controls.
PEPs & Sanctions
Most Kyrgyz Banks Have Suspended Money Transfers to Russia
25/08/2024
13 of 16 Kyrgyz banks have halted transfers to Russian lenders via their mobile apps. The central bank said this is to “prevent the negative impact of international sanctions”.
Sustainable Finance
DBS Becomes First SEA Bank to Use PBOC’s Green Loan Facility
25/08/2024
DBS issued a CNY 500 million green loan facility for a wind power project under the PBOC’s Carbon Emission Reduction Facility.
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