Enforcement

    Enforcement

    New Zealand: Class Action Filed Against ANZ, ASB

    By Editors | 04/10/2021

    The class action reportedly involves interest and fees ANZ and ASB were not entitled to charge due to breaches of their disclosure obligations.

    Enforcement

    CFTC Penalises Interactive Brokers Over Negative Oil Prices

    By Editors | 02/10/2021

    Interactive Brokers was penalised for not adequately preparing for and configuring its electronic trading system to recognise negative prices on 20 April 2020.

    AML / KYC

    AFP Wins First Asset Confiscation Case Under Operation Ironside

    By Editors | 01/10/2021

    A$6mn in cash obtained as a result of the forfeiture order will be redistributed to support crime prevention, law enforcement and related community initiatives.

    AML / KYC

    NZ FMA Toughens Approach to AML Non-Compliance

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2021

    The FMA’s James Greig noted a lower tolerance for AML/CFT non-compliance, given the regime has been in place for eight years.

    AML / KYC

    US DOJ Links Singapore, Hong Kong to Tax Evasion Case

    By Editors | 30/09/2021

    An unsealed indictment shows that six individuals and a Swiss firm used accounts in Singapore and Hong Kong to help US clients evade taxes from 2009 to 2014.

    Enforcement

    CSRC Issues Draft Rules Promoting ‘Honest’ Investment Banking

    By Editors | 30/09/2021

    The draft rules require investment banking intermediaries to strengthen risk control and strictly prohibit the use of below-market pricing to win business.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Sees Spike in Investment Scam Losses – Report

    By Editors | 29/09/2021

    Victims lost HKD 2.5 billion from investment scams between January and July, a 20-fold increase compared to the same period last year.

    Enforcement

    Ex-CBIRC Official Took Bribes During Baoshang Takeover – Report

    By Editors | 29/09/2021

    Li Guorong is accused of taking bribes from entrepreneurs while serving as deputy head of a team appointed to take over Baoshang Bank.

    Enforcement

    Shenzhen Regulator Launches Probe into Evergrande Wealth

    By Editors | 29/09/2021

    The Shenzhen Financial Regulatory Bureau said a “thorough investigation” into Evergrande Wealth has been launched following investor demands for an inquiry.

    Enforcement

    Enforcement Should Drive Good Conduct, says HKEX’s Jon Witts

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/09/2021

    HKEX’s approach to enforcement is designed to drive better conduct, governance and compliance culture, says Head of Listing Enforcement Jon Witts.

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