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Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Imposes Record 19-Year Jail Term on Former Lawyer
18/07/2023
The case involves the misappropriation of S$76mn in clients’ funds over three years by the former lawyer, previously the managing partner of JLC Advisors LLP.
Structural Regulation
Philippines: Bill to Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund Becomes Law
18/07/2023
The Maharlika Investment Fund still faces criticism amid expectations that it will propel economic growth and help attract foreign investors.
Structural Regulation
China’s AMAC Revises Rules for Private Equity Asset Management Plans
18/07/2023
The measures aim to refocus the private equity industry’s attention back to its core operations, minimise potential conflicts of interest, and facilitate the growth of the industry.
AI Risk & Governance
US SEC Working on Rule Proposals to Mitigate Risks from AI
18/07/2023
SEC chairman Gary Gensler said AI could heighten financial fragility and promote herding behaviour among investors.
Cryptocurrency
Industry Working Group Opens Consultation on IVMS101 Enhancements
18/07/2023
The working group was formed in April and has met five times since to consider and approve revisions to the IVMS101 standard.
AI Risk & Governance
UNSC Hosts First-Ever Session on Artificial Intelligence
18/07/2023
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly called for urgent international cooperation in shaping the governance of AI.
Anti-Money Laundering
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.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
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.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
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.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
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.
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