Enforcement

AML / KYC

TD Bank Facing $4bn in Fines for AML Violations – Report

By Editors | 10/06/2024

The amount is double previous estimates, prompted by the emergence of new bribery allegations against the bank.

Enforcement

Former AllianzGI Fund Manager Pleads Guilty to Fraud

By Editors | 10/06/2024

Gregoire Tournant admitted to providing deceptive information to investors in AllianzGI’s now-defunct Structured Alpha funds.

AML / KYC

Singapore Sentences 9th Individual in Money Laundering Case

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2024

Wang Dehai was sentenced to 16 months in prison; 17 other suspects at large overseas; Deposits involved in the case were held at 16 banks.

Enforcement

DOJ Secures Guilty Plea in Russia Export Control Case

By Editors | 08/06/2024

A US-Russian national sent firearm parts, components, and ammunition from the US to Russia, including via Kazakhstan.

AML / KYC

Australia Court Orders SkyCity to Pay A$67m AML Penalty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/06/2024

SkyCity’s failures “over many years allowed high-risk customers to move millions of dollars through the casino”.

Enforcement

CSRC Addresses Market Fears About Stock Delistings

By Editors | 07/06/2024

The CSRC said there won’t be a significant increase in the number of delisted companies in the short term.

Enforcement

Japan FSA May Take Action Against MUFG Entities – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/06/2024

MUFJ Bank and two affiliated securities firms allegedly shared nonpublic client information without consent.

AML / KYC

Vietnam Death Row Tycoon Faces Money Laundering Charges

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/06/2024

Vietnamese police have concluded the second phase of their investigation into Truong My Lan, who was sentenced to death in April.

Enforcement

ASIC Investigating Financial Hardship Practices at Lenders

By Manesh Samtani | 07/06/2024

ASIC commenced court action against one major bank last year. Three other lenders are under formal investigation.