Enforcement

    AML / KYC

    US Sanctions Crypto Firm Over Ransomware Payments

    By Editors | 21/09/2021

    OFAC has designated crypto OTC broker Suex, which operates from Russia, for facilitating transactions involving the proceeds of ransomware payments.

    Enforcement

    HK Court Convicts Former Convoy Executives for Fraud

    By Editors | 21/09/2021

    Former Convoy executives conspired to dishonestly arrange for bond placement commissions to be diverted to a company they substantially owned.

    Enforcement

    FSS Korea to Appeal Ruling Nullifying Woori Chairman Ban

    By Editors | 20/09/2021

    The appeal will follow a court decision to nullify an FSS decision to ban Woori Financial Group chairman Sohn Tae-seung for three years.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Forms Inter-agency Group to Rein in Capital Market Crime

    By Editors | 18/09/2021

    The group will enhance coordination between the central and local government agencies to better enforce against and punish capital markets misconduct.

    Enforcement

    ACCC Launches Formal Investigation into Apple Pay

    By Editors | 17/09/2021

    Cards held in a third-party wallet such as a bank app can pay in-store only if they are routed through Apple Pay for a cost.

    Enforcement

    Philippine Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Tackle Rising Cybercrime

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/09/2021

    The bill requires banks and non-bank FIs to “exhaust all means to ensure that victims are able to recover their monetary loss, if any”.

    Enforcement

    SEBI to Shorten Time Allowed to Settle Enforcement Proceedings

    By Editors | 16/09/2021

    SEBI proposes to reduce the timeline allowed for entities to file applications to settle enforcement proceedings from 180 to 60 days.

    Enforcement

    CBA Faces Criminal Charges Over Consumer Credit Insurance Sales

    By Editors | 16/09/2021

    Commonwealth Bank plans to plead guilty to making false or misleading representations to customers about insurance policies.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong ICAC Files Criminal Charges Against Former AXA Agents

    By Editors | 15/09/2021

    Three ex-insurance agents allegedly conspired to defraud AXA of HK$1.2mn in commissions and bonuses, and to launder over HK$2.7mn in crime proceeds.

    Enforcement

    PCAOB Fines KPMG Australia Over Training-related Misconduct

    By Editors | 15/09/2021

    Cheating in online training tests was found to be widespread within the audit practice. KPMG Australia sanctioned 1,131 individuals.

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