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AML / KYC
US Lawmakers Examine Criticism of FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Rule
18/07/2023
Witnesses criticised FinCEN for introducing overly complex rules and failing to account for the reporting burden on small businesses.
Enforcement
Australia: Big 4 Accused of Operating ‘Beyond the Law’
18/07/2023
Former KPMG partner Brendan Lyon called for changes in how the accounting profession is regulated to restore public trust and ensure integrity in financial reporting.
Enforcement
CSRC Fines GF Securities for Poor Due Diligence in Stock Sale
18/07/2023
GF Securities received an advance notice of administrative penalties from the CSRC connected to a 2018 share issuance by Misho Ecology & Landscape.
UK FCA Proposes New Guidance to Tackle Unlawful Social Media Promotions
18/07/2023
The guidance discusses how the use of ‘finfluencers’ and memes on social media could potentially breach the FCA’s rules on financial promotions.
Securities / Derivatives
China Looking to Shore Up Confidence Among Foreign Investors
18/07/2023
Regulators are organising a meeting in Beijing this Friday to discuss the challenges faced by foreign investors and encourage them to maintain their presence in China.
ESG / Sustainability
IOSCO Issues Final Recommendations on Compliance Carbon Markets
18/07/2023
IOSCO’s final report sets out twelve key recommendations on establishing and enhancing compliance carbon markets, drawing from the experiences of traditional financial markets.
AML / KYC
EU Commission Takes Action Against Cyprus for 5AMLD Implementation Failures
18/07/2023
The European Commission says it has identified multiple instances of incorrect transposition of 5AMLD, despite Cyprus declaring full compliance with the directive.
ESG / Sustainability
UK Lawmakers Launch Inquiry into Sexism in Finance
17/07/2023
The inquiry will examine the progress made in removing gender pay gaps, and measures to combat sexual harassment and misogyny in the industry.
AML / KYC
Singapore Shaken by Rare Corruption Probe
17/07/2023
A government minister and a prominent property tycoon were arrested and released on bail last week.
Enforcement
US FTC Probes OpenAI’s ChatGPT Over Consumer Protection Concerns
17/07/2023
A key focus of the investigation is the possibility of ChatGPT generating false, misleading, or disparaging statements about real individuals.
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