Enforcement

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Bars JM Financial from Acting as Lead Manager

By Ajoy K Das | 12/03/2024

SEBI said JM Financial engaged in practices which have a “detrimental effect” on the orderly functioning of the market.

Enforcement

Montenegro Approves Extradition of Do Kwon to South Korea

By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2024

Do Kwon now faces extradition to South Korea rather than the US after 23 March following a new court ruling.

Sanctions

EU States Step Up Efforts to Prevent Sanctions Circumvention

By Editors | 11/03/2024

Cases in Finland, Lithuania, Austria, Germany and Georgia show the pervasive the issue is, as well as signs that a deeper crackdown is underway.

Enforcement

Singapore Passes Bill to Give MAS Greater Investigative Powers

By Editors | 08/03/2024

The Bill enhances MAS’ evidence-gathering powers and facilitates greater inter-agency coordination for all parts of the financial sector.

Enforcement

Thailand SEC Penalises 15 for Manipulating Stock Prices

By Mark Johnston | 08/03/2024

The individuals were collectively fined a total $1.82mn and prohibited from serving as directors or executives of any securities company for varying periods.

Enforcement

Three Charged in Singapore Over Links to Billion-dollar Nickel Fraud

By Editors | 08/03/2024

The former CEO and two directors of Envysion Wealth Management have been charged over poor risk management and failure to mitigate conflicts of interest.

Sanctions

US Authorities Explain Sanctions Obligations of Non-US Persons

By Manesh Samtani | 07/03/2024

DOJ, OFAC, and Commerce Department explain their enforcement authority and provide examples of actions already taken against non-US-based parties.

Enforcement

ASIC Issues First Ever Penalty Against Market Operator

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/03/2024

ASX has paid A$1.05mn for a pre-trade transparency failure caused by “carelessness rather than recklessness or intentional misconduct”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC Secures $275,000 Settlement from Crypto Firm ShapeShift

By Editors | 07/03/2024

SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda issued a joint statement expressing disagreement with the enforcement action.