Enforcement

AML / KYC

German Prosecutors Charge Two More Ex-Wirecard Execs

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/08/2024

The two executives allegedly breached their fiduciary duties by approving unsecured loans that were used to embezzle “several hundred million euros”.

AML / KYC

US, Germany Take Down Illicit Crypto Platform Cryptonator

By Editors | 08/08/2024

Cryptonator facilitated transactions worth USD 1.4 billion, including those linked to sanctioned entities and criminal marketplaces.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US Court Orders Ripple to Pay $125m for Securities Law Violations

By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2024

The order ends years-long litigation brought by the US SEC in December 2020. CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the ruling is a “victory”.

Capital / Liquidity

US SEC Investigates Banks Over Interest Underpayments

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/08/2024

The SEC is probing some of the major US banks over allegations that they systematically cheated customers out of interest on deposits.

AML / KYC

India ED Has Pursued Over 5,000 ML Cases Since 2014

By Ajoy K Das | 08/08/2024

Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said 40 convictions have been secured under the the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

AML / KYC

Taiwan FSC Imposes AML Fine on Crypto Firm Rybit

By Editors | 07/08/2024

Rybit failed to properly conduct customer risk assessments, confirm customer identities, and retain complete records, among other violations.

AML / KYC

Singapore Parliament Passes Bill to Strengthen AML Regime

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2024

The amendment bill will enable STRO to access more intelligence from government agencies and make it easier for prosecutors to pursue cases.

Enforcement

Chinese State-Owned FIs Instructed to Drop PwC – Report

By Editors | 07/08/2024

BOC, China Life Insurance, and PICC are among more than 30 listed Chinese companies that have dropped PwC as their auditor this year.

Enforcement

Malaysia SC Fines Fund Consultant for Breaching Securities Laws

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2024

The former Kenanga Investors Berhad consultant misappropriated investor funds and provided falsified statements of accounts.