Enforcement

    AML / KYC

    Philippines Makes Push to End Bank Secrecy

    By Editors | 15/10/2019

    BSP governor Benjamin Diokno has said the central bank wants to help convince lawmakers of the importance of lifting bank secrecy as part of a bill to grant amnesty to errant taxpayers.

    Enforcement

    MAS Bars Four Individuals for Fraudulent, Dishonest Conduct

    By Editors | 14/10/2019

    The former representatives from Great Eastern Life, Prudential and UOB abused the trust clients placed in them and enriched themselves at the expense of clients, MAS said.

    AML / KYC

    Malaysia Passes Bill to Form New Anti-Financial Crime Body

    By Editors | 13/10/2019

    Expected to launch in January, the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NAFCC) will coordinate the efforts of 12 enforcement agencies to tackle financial crime.

    Enforcement

    Redemptions Halted at Korean Hedge Fund Amid Probe

    By Editors | 11/10/2019

    An FSS probe into alleged unfair trading has triggered investor redemptions which Lime Asset Management has not been able to meet.

    AML / KYC

    Westpac Expected to Reveal New AML Provisions in Annual Report

    By Editors | 09/10/2019

    The bank disclosed since last year that it could be fined for nine years of AML failures, but it has not yet had enough information to make provisions against the possible penalties.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Banker Faces 94 Charges for S$1.9m Fraud

    By Editors | 08/10/2019

    The former banker allegedly told his victims their funds would be placed as fixed deposits or in financial products, resulting in client losses over S$1.9mn.

    Enforcement

    Two Singaporeans Jailed for Spoofing Derivatives Market

    By Editors | 08/10/2019

    Two former directors of proprietary trading company Joerik Financial were jailed for fraud and dishonest conduct in relation to the trading of futures contracts.

    Enforcement

    Korean Court Orders CoinOne to Compensate Hacked Client

    By Editors | 07/10/2019

    South Korean crypto exchange CoinOne has been ordered to repay a client after a hacker who stole his login information was able to withdraw 25mn won over the withdrawal limit.

    Enforcement

    China Antigraft Agency Concludes Probe into Former CSRC Chief

    By Editors | 07/10/2019

    Liu Shiyu has been removed from his government post and had his illegal gains confiscated, but he will remain a member of the CCP due to his cooperation in the probe.

    Enforcement

    SFC Fines SEAVI Advent Ocean Private Equity HK$1mn

    By Editors | 07/10/2019

    The SFC has reprimanded and fined SEAVI Advent Ocean Private Equity for allowing unlicensed individuals to perform regulated functions, in breach of the Code of Conduct.

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