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AML / KYC
SFC Fines Zhonghui International Futures for KYC/AML Failures
By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2022
This is the second fine imposed against a firm over the use of a customer supplied system called Xinguanjia, which allows the creation of subaccounts that can be operated by a third party.
Enforcement
Statewide Superannuation Fined for Overcharging, Misleading Members
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2022
Statewide also reported its breaches to ASIC some 45 days late. The firm is required to undertake a remediation programme and engage an independent expert for review.
AML / KYC
Russia Says REvil Hacking Group Has Been Dismantled
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/01/2022
Russia’s intelligence bureau raided 25 properties, detained 14 individuals, and seized cash, cryptocurrency and luxury vehicles.
Enforcement
Taiwan to Raise Penalties for Violations by Securities Firms
By Editors | 18/01/2022
The FSC is also lowering the threshold that triggers substantial shareholding declarations to promote greater transparency.
AML / KYC
US Issues Sanctions Over DPRK Ballistic Missile Launches
By Editors | 18/01/2022
The sanctions target six North Koreans, one Russian and a Russian firm were responsible for procuring goods for North Korean weapons programmes.
Enforcement
IOSCO Proposes Measures to Address Risks from Online Marketing
By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2022
IOSCO proposes policy and enforcement measures to address risks in online marketing and distribution of financial products to retail investors.
Enforcement
PBOC Fines BEA China Unit Over Data Collection Violation
By Editors | 17/01/2022
Reports say other fines may be made public in the near future for violations of new rules that prohibit the over-collection and misuse of credit information.
AML / KYC
HKMA Fines Prepaid Card Issuer 33FS for AML/CTF Deficiencies
By Editors | 17/01/2022
The case involved control deficiencies in respect of 33 Financial Services Limited’s transaction monitoring and name screening systems, the HKMA said.
Enforcement
China Anti Graft Probe Ensnares China Life Chairman
By Editors | 16/01/2022
The probe is rumoured to be linked to Hu Huaibang, the former chairman of China Development Bank who was sentenced to life in prison in January 2021 on corruption charges.
Enforcement
PBOC to Grant Local Authorities Greater Role in Financial Supervision
By Editors | 16/01/2022
New draft regulations open for consultation will strengthen the supervisory and risk disposal responsibilities of local governments within their territories.
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