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HK SFC Adds Two New Suspicious VATPs on Alert List

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2023

The SFC has warned the public to be wary of two suspicious VATPs – HongKongDAO and BitCuped – and asked the police to block them.

AML / KYC

Canada’s FINTRAC Fines RBC for STR Filing Failures

By Editors | 06/12/2023

RBC failed to submit STRs in some cases, submitted some STRs incorrectly, and did not keep written policies and procedures up-to-date.

Enforcement

India: NFRA Has Overriding Powers Over ICAI, Tribunal Rules

By Ajoy K Das | 06/12/2023

The NCLAT also clarified that NFRA has retrospective jurisdiction to investigate and take necessary action if required even for periods prior to its creation in 2018.

Enforcement

FSC Korea Sanctions NH Futures Over Illegal FX Transactions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2023

The FSC has suspended NH Futures’ foreign exchange operations from 4 December 2023 to 9 May 2024.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Law Firms File Complaint Against HSBC, BNP Paribas – Report

By Editors | 06/12/2023

The complaint calls on Seoul prosecutors to swiftly investigate the banks’ short-selling practices in cooperation with the FSS and Hong Kong authorities.

AML / KYC

Banque Pictet to Pay $123m to Settle US Tax Evasion Case

By Editors | 06/12/2023

Banque Pictet helped US taxpayers to use coded accounts, foreign trusts and entities, nominee beneficiaries and other “deceits” to conceal their income and assets abroad.

Enforcement

ASIC Warns Online Trading Providers Over Risky Offers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2023

ASIC found that some online trading providers unfairly influenced consumer decisions and made misleading disclosures during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Enforcement

China Fines Citic Bank and Others for Regulator Violations

By Editors | 06/12/2023

China Citic Bank was fined CNY 225 million for 56 regulatory violations. Multiple other banks, asset managers, and insurers were also fined.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Ruifeng Securities for Fund Management Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2023

The penalty was imposed for failures related to fund management activities and account opening procedures.