Enforcement

AML / KYC

Telegram Will Share User Data with Law Enforcement Authorities

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2024

Telegram has changed its terms of service to deter criminal abuse, nearly a month after CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France.

Enforcement

ASIC Fines Macquarie for ‘Serious’ Gatekeeper Failure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2024

Macquarie was fined for failing to act promptly and appropriately to prevent manipulation in the electricity futures market.

Enforcement

FCA Chair Cleared of Wrongdoing in Whistleblower Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2024

An internal review found that Ashley Alder’s actions were reasonable and not intended to harm the complainants.

Enforcement

US Federal Court Jails Former FTX Exec Caroline Ellison

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2024

Caroline Ellison was the former girlfriend and a key witness in the prosecution of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

Enforcement

Former Singapore Minister Convicted on Corruption Charges

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2024

In a rare corruption case, S Iswaran has pleaded guilty for receiving kickbacks while in office. Sentencing is on 3 October.

Enforcement

Australia to Launch Inquiry Into Collapse of Dixon Advisory

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/09/2024

The inquiry will explore the actions of individuals involved, ASIC’s response, and the implications for the CSLR.

Enforcement

ECB Start Penalising Banks for Slow Progress on Climate Risk

By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2024

The ECB has begun issuing fines to banks that fail to meet its expectations on climate risk management.

Enforcement

Deutsche Börse, Nasdaq Under Scrutiny in EU Antitrust Probe

By Editors | 25/09/2024

Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq said they were raided and searched by EU antitrust watchdogs who suspect antitrust rule violations.

AML / KYC

World Leaders Pledge to Collectively Act Against Financial Crime

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/09/2024

The Pact for the Future, agreed by 143 nations, includes a commitment to ramp up efforts to combat the growing sophistication of financial crime.