ENFORCEMENT

    AML / KYC

    China Imposes Retaliatory Sanctions Against US Officials

    By Editors | 13/07/2020

    The US President said that a phase two trade deal with China isn’t under consideration, though China has continued to meet its commitments under the phase one deal signed in January.

    Enforcement

    CSRC Imposes Underwriting Restrictions on GF Securities

    By Editors | 13/07/2020

    14 GF Securities officers have also been barred from investment banking. The enforcement action is related to a $12.6bn fraud at drugmaker Kangmei Pharmaceutical.

    Enforcement

    Taiwan FSC Fines Chang Hwa Bank Over Client Theft

    By Editors | 11/07/2020

    A Chang Hwa Bank consultant was found to have used over $2mn of client money to make up losses for other clients over a ten year period.

    Enforcement

    ASIC’s Loss to Westpac is Terrible for Everyone

    By Andy Schmulow | 11/07/2020

    Despite its recent Federal Court loss, ASIC was right to appeal the dismissal of its responsible lending case against Westpac, says bank conduct specialist Dr Andy Schmulow.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Consults on Second Use of Product Intervention Power

    By Editors | 10/07/2020

    ASIC names BHF Solutions and its associate, Cigno, as two companies that enter into high-cost continuing credit contracts with retail customers without a credit licence.

    Enforcement

    CSRC to Punish 258 Firms Illegally Financing Margin Trading

    By Editors | 09/07/2020

    The CSRC warns that illegal lenders are offering margin loans via websites, mobile apps and social media, promising investors 10 times leverage and high profits.

    AML / KYC

    New York Regulator Fines Deutsche Bank for AML Failures

    By Editors | 08/07/2020

    Deutsche Bank has been fined $150mn for its dealings with known sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and its correspondent banking relationships with Danske Bank Estonia and FBME Bank.

    Enforcement

    Indonesia’s Planned Bank Regulation Reshuffle Will Take Time

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 08/07/2020

    President Joko Widodo’s plan to return bank oversight functions to Bank Indonesia is unlikely to be an immediate fix for the ongoing Covid-19 related challenges.

    Enforcement

    Ex-ICBC Shanghai Boss Pleads Guilty to Bribery

    By Editors | 08/07/2020

    Prosecutors said Gu Guoming took advantage of his position to help others obtain loans and project contracts, and illegally received bribes worth over 136 million yuan.

    AML / KYC

    UK Imposes First Sanctions Over Human Rights Abuses

    By Editors | 07/07/2020

    The UK has designated 25 Russians, 20 Saudi Arabians, two Myanmar generals, and two North Korean organisations. Their UK assets will be frozen.

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