Enforcement

Enforcement

SFC Obtains Orders Against Ex-Chairman for Fraudulent Share Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 16/11/2023

Former chairman disqualified for 10 years from holding any directorial or managerial position in Hong Kong and fined for fraudulent share scheme.

Enforcement

ASIC is Targeting Misconduct in Superannuation Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/11/2023

ASIC says it will take strong, targeted enforcement action in relation to “member services failures in the super sector”.

Enforcement

RBI Takes First Action Against Non-Compliance With Digital Lending Guidelines

By Ajoy K Das | 16/11/2023

The RBI said Bajaj Finance did not issue the Key Fact Statements to borrowers as required under its digital lending guidelines issued in September 2022.

AML / KYC

China Issues Draft Rules Promising Strict Penalties for Fraudsters

By Editors | 16/11/2023

Individuals who commit fraud can have their bank accounts and communication services suspended, and their offences included in the national financial credit information base.

AML / KYC

Taiwan Crypto Exchange Caught in Money Laundering Probe

By Editors | 16/11/2023

Crypto exchange Bitgin is under investigation and its chief operating officer has been arrested for his alleged ties to a money laundering network.

Enforcement

US, UK Tout “Enhanced Partnership” on Sanctions

By Editors | 16/11/2023

US and UK sanctions authorities have worked closely together over the past year as the UK continues to define its post-Brexit sanctions regime.

Enforcement

OFAC Probes Shipping Companies as Russia Circumvents Oil Sanctions

By Editors | 15/11/2023

US Treasury sent letters to companies seeking information about 100 vessels, according to a Reuters report.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Sheds Light on Losses Recovered for Retail Derivatives Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2023

Seven CFD issuers and Binance Australia Derivatives paid A$17.4mn in compensation to over 2,000 retail clients since March 2021.

Enforcement

China Imposes Industry Wide Obligations to Prevent Crime Within Banks, Insurers

By Editors | 13/11/2023

New NFRA notice requires the establishment of internal controls and governance structures specifically designed to prevent criminal cases involving banks and insurers.