Enforcement

    Enforcement

    CommSec, AUSIEX Fined A$27m for Market Integrity Rule Breaches

    By Editors | 27/10/2022

    CommSec and AUSIEX demonstrated “widespread, systemic compliance failures” over a nine-year period, said ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Customs Arrests Two for Laundering HK$3.5bn

    By Editors | 27/10/2022

    The money was laundered by reselling precious metals. The case is the largest-ever money laundering case for Hong Kong Customs.

    Enforcement

    HKEX Issues New Guidance Note, Revises Sanctions Statement

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2022

    Parties are expected to cooperate with HKEX during its investigations and disciplinary actions, the new Guidance Note on Cooperation says.

    Enforcement

    Australian Court Orders ANZ to Pay A$25m Penalty

    By Editors | 27/10/2022

    ANZ inadvertently failed to provide promised fee and interest rate discounts to customers due to inadequacies within its systems.

    Enforcement

    German Consumer Group Files Greenwashing Suit Against DWS

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The suit claims that DWS misrepresented a fund’s green credentials in marketing material. A hearing date is set for 10 March.

    Enforcement

    Australia: Hackers Accessed Data of 4m Customers, Medibank Admits

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/10/2022

    Medibank does not have cyber insurance, and is expected to face investor class actions, on top of lawsuits from angry customers and likely fines.

    Enforcement

    US Charges Chinese “Agents” for Obstructing Huawei Probe

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The two defendants are accused of trying to bribe a US official to obtain inside information about the criminal case against Huawei.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Texas, Arizona Lawsuits Target Big Bank Climate Pledges

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The lawsuits take aim at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley.

    Enforcement

    US Treasury Issues CFIUS Enforcement and Penalty Guidelines

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The guidelines describe three categories of conduct that may constitute a violation of foreign investment laws and regulations, and how penalties may be imposed.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ASIC Files Suit Over Misleading Claims by Crypto Firm

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    ASIC said BPS Financial engaged in unlicensed conduct and made false, misleading or deceptive representations about a crypto token called Qoin.

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