Enforcement

Enforcement

ASIC Fines JP Morgan Unit for Failure to Detect Suspicious Trades

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/05/2024

The case highlights that market participants “cannot solely rely on automated trade monitoring systems” to detect potential misconduct.

Enforcement

BNM Fines 14 Banks Over Erroneous Statistical Submissions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/05/2024

The reporting failures were caused by unresolved technical issues and inadequate operating procedures.

Enforcement

US SEC Notifies Robinhood of Pending Enforcement Action

By Editors | 08/05/2024

The action is related to the cryptocurrencies offered on Robinhood’s platform, some of which may be classified by the SEC as securities.

AML / KYC

US Court Ends Goldman Criminal Case Over 1MDB Work

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2024

Brooklyn federal court dismissed a bribery conspiracy charge against Goldman following the completion of its three-year DPA.

Enforcement

ASIC Warns Against “Unscrupulous” Cold Calling Conduct

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2024

ASIC is concerned about the use of high-pressure sales tactics to induce inappropriate superannuation switching.

AML / KYC

MAS Fines Swiss-Asia Financial Services for AML Breaches

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2024

The CEO and COO were also reprimanded for failing to ensure compliance with the AML/CFT requirements.

AML / KYC

Authorities Charge Russian Leader of Cybercrime Group LockBit

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2024

US prosecutors unsealed 26 charges against Dmitry Khoroshev, who is now also sanctioned by the US, UK and Australia.

Enforcement

Korea’s Naked Short Selling Probe Has Reached 14 Banks

By Editors | 07/05/2024

Two banks already face penalties. The FSS will review penalties for seven others. Five more are still being probed.

Enforcement

BNM Publishes Document Detailing its Enforcement Approach

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2024

BNM says increased transparency should “foster confidence” in its role as a regulator and supervisor.