Enforcement

AML / KYC

UK, Canada Impose Sanctions Against Myanmar Officials

By Manesh Samtani | 21/02/2021

Human Rights Watch is calling for economic sanctions, travel bans and asset freezes for leaders of Myanmar’s military, military business conglomerates and the new governing body.

AML / KYC

HK Banks Used to Launder Over HK$8bn in Scam Proceeds in 2020

By Editors | 21/02/2021

More than 10,000 bank accounts are believed to have been used in 2020 to collect and launder the funds before being channelled out of Hong Kong.

AML / KYC

OFAC Settles Sanctions Case Against Crypto Payments Processor BitPay

By Editors | 20/02/2021

BitPay is said to have enabled individuals in sanctioned jurisdictions to engage in $129,000 worth of digital currency-related transactions with its merchant customers.

AML / KYC

Australian Banks Facilitate Arrest of Phishing Tool Developer

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/02/2021

The developer of a phishing kit used to steal tens of millions of dollars from bank accounts in 11 countries has been arrested in Ukraine.

AML / KYC

Ant Group Undeclared Beneficial Owners Caused IPO Suspension

By Editors | 18/02/2021

The Wall Street Journal says Ant Group’s IPO was suspended last year due to its complex ownership structure and an unease over the likely beneficiaries of the listing.

Enforcement

ASIC Seeks Penalties from CBA for Overcharged Interest

By Editors | 17/02/2021

Due to a systems error, CBA charged more than 1,510 customers a higher interest rate than they were advised, amounting to A$2.2 million in overcharged interest.

Enforcement

ASIC Issues Update on Advice Compensation Paid by Banks

By Editors | 16/02/2021

Australia’s largest financial institutions have paid over A$1.24 billion to compensate customers for fees-for-no-service misconduct and non-compliant advice.

Enforcement

Chinese Premier Signs Decree on Preventing Illegal Fundraising

By Editors | 15/02/2021

New regulations set to take effect in May will enhance monitoring and penalties for illegal fundraising activities, with an emphasis on prevention and early detection.

AML / KYC

AFP Charges Australian Man in Money Mule Recruitment Case

By Editors | 15/02/2021

The man is accused of recruiting individuals to unwittingly serve as money mules to launder the proceeds of crime in return for a commission.