Enforcement

    Enforcement

    Singapore Man Charged Over False Statements in Telegram Chat

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2022

    The false statements were used to induce investors to trade listed securities. SGX has previously warned about the use of Telegram chat groups in “pump and dump” schemes.

    Enforcement

    CBIRC Vows to Continue Efforts to Prevent, Resolve Financial Risks

    By Editors | 07/02/2022

    The CBIRC said it will dismantle “high-risk shadow banks”, and crack down on illegal financial and fundraising activities, unfair competition, and unlicensed financial businesses.

    Enforcement

    US DOJ Probes for Criminal Abuses by Known Short Sellers

    By Editors | 07/02/2022

    The DOJ is reportedly seeking records from almost 30 investment and research firms to map out their alliances and determine whether they manipulated markets or broke securities laws.

    Enforcement

    Taiwan Allows Deutsche Bank to Resume FX Derivatives Trading

    By Editors | 07/02/2022

    Last February, Deutsche Bank’s Taipei branch was banned from trading TWD forwards and suspended for two years from trading FX derivatives.

    Enforcement

    MAS Imposes Capital Surcharge on DBS for November Outage

    By Editors | 07/02/2022

    DBS has to hold SGD 930 million in additional regulatory capital until MAS is satisfied that it has addressed all shortcomings identified by an independent reviewer.

    AML / KYC

    Philippines: DOJ, BAP to Collaborate on Combatting Cybercrime

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/02/2022

    The DOJ and BAP will collaborate on stronger measures to combat online fraud, including to enhance enforcement and prosecution of cybercriminals.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Eases Process for Investors to Seek Redress for Securities Fraud

    By Editors | 06/02/2022

    Administrative penalties or criminal judgments will no longer be preconditions for courts to accept civil compensation cases involving securities fraud.

    AML / KYC

    New Sanctions Imposed Against Myanmar Officials

    By Editors | 04/02/2022

    US and Singapore officials have reportedly met to discuss ways to limit Myanmar’s military from accessing financial assets overseas.

    Enforcement

    Philippines Passes New Financial Consumer Protection Act

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    The law empowers financial regulators to enforce standards of business conduct by financial entities and adjudicate on consumer complaints.

    AML / KYC

    Preparing for New Russia-Related Sanctions, Export Controls

    By Nick Turner | 01/02/2022

    Nick Turner and Steptoe partners summarize noteworthy US proposals for imposing Russia-related sanctions over the situation in Ukraine.

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