ENFORCEMENT

AML / KYC

Lombard Odier, Ex-Banker Indicted in Swiss Money Laundering Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

Swiss prosecutors alleged that Lombard Odier and one of its former RMs concealed dirty funds and engaged in “aggravated money laundering”.

Enforcement

MAS Fines JPMorgan Over Misconduct by Relationship Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

JPMorgan relationship managers misrepresented the price components in OTC bond transactions and overcharged clients.

AML / KYC

Malaysian Court Drops Corruption Charges Linked to 1MDB: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2024

The court granted an acquittal to Najib Razak and another former official due to procedural delays and the prosecution’s failure to provide crucial documents.

Enforcement

ICAC Charges Former SFC Manager for Sharing Confidential Information

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2024

The former SFC manager shared confidential information about a 2023 rights issue to personal friends who used it to make HK$11mn in trading profit.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Issues Warnings to Five Crypto Firms for Unregistered Operations

By Thisanka Siripala | 01/12/2024

The FSA issued warnings to Bitcastle, Bitget, Bybit, KuCoin, and MEXC, notifying them of non-compliance with Japanese law.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Tribunal Penalises Former China Forestry Execs

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2024

Five-year disqualification and cold shoulder orders were issued against two former executives. One was ordered one to disgorge HK$353mn.

AML / KYC

Morgan Stanley Internal Documents Show Scale of AML Deficiencies

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/11/2024

Nearly a quarter of the bank’s international wealth accounts were reportedly flagged in 2023 for elevated money laundering risks.

AML / KYC

Wise Tightens AML Compliance Following Regulatory Review in Europe

By Thisanka Siripala | 30/11/2024

The National Bank of Belgiumreportedly found in 2022 that Wise lacked proof of address for hundreds of thousands of customers.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Fines 16 Firms for Failure to Submit Compliance Reports

By Editors | 30/11/2024

The infringement notices were issued for failure to submit 2023 annual compliance reports. The firms had a history of non-compliance.