Enforcement

AML / KYC

Singapore Introduces New Anti-Money Laundering Bill

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2024

The new Anti-Money Laundering and Other Matters Bill aims to make it easier to prosecute money laundering cases and tightens casino rules.

Enforcement

Korea FSS to Penalise KB Securities and Hana Securities

By Editors | 04/07/2024

The brokerage firms engaged in illegal self-trading to transfer profits and losses of some customers to other customers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC Charges Consensys for Operating as Unregistered Broker

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2024

The SEC said Consensys Software Inc sold unregistered securities and performed brokerage functions by offering staking services in its popular wallet tool.

Enforcement

Australia: ANZ Sanctioned for Charging Deceased Customers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2024

The BCCC sanctioned ANZ for breaching its obligations under the Banking Code of Practice in relation to deceased customers.

Capital / Liquidity

US Regulators Announce $63m Settlement With Silvergate

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2024

Silvergate, once a popular bank for crypto firms, agreed to penalties for AML noncompliance and misleading statements to investors.

Enforcement

SEC Lawsuit Against Binance May Proceed, Court Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2024

Binance already settled DOJ, Treasury and CFTC charges for $4.3bn, but the SEC’s case was not included in the settlement.

AML / KYC

Singapore Withdraws Tax Incentives for SFOs in Money Laundering Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2024

The total value of assets forfeited from convicted individuals with links to SFO funds far exceeds any tax benefits, said Gan Kim Yong.

AML / KYC

Nearly 4,000 Arrests Made in Global Anti-Scam Operation: INTERPOL

By Editors | 03/07/2024

The operation spanned 61 countries and resulted in 6,745 bank accounts being frozen and assets worth $257mn being seized.

AML / KYC

Panama Papers: Court Acquits All 28 Accused of Money Laundering

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2024

According to media reports, the evidence presented was “not sufficient” to establish the defendants’ criminal responsibility.