Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Reporting on fraud schemes, cyber attacks targeting financial systems, regulatory responses, and advancements in fraud prevention technologies.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Chinese Financial Regulators Vow Crackdown on Fraud

    By Editors | 14/07/2020

    The FSDC set out measures to speed up investigations and criminal prosecutions, increase penalties and civil compensation, and improve stock market delisting mechanisms.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    CSRC Imposes Underwriting Restrictions on GF Securities

    By Editors | 13/07/2020

    14 GF Securities officers have also been barred from investment banking. The enforcement action is related to a $12.6bn fraud at drugmaker Kangmei Pharmaceutical.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Taiwan FSC Fines Chang Hwa Bank Over Client Theft

    By Editors | 11/07/2020

    A Chang Hwa Bank consultant was found to have used over $2mn of client money to make up losses for other clients over a ten year period.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    FSS Korea Considers Legal Action Against HK Hedge Fund

    By Editors | 07/07/2020

    Large losses on leveraged positions at Hong Kong-based Gen2 Partners earlier this year prompted a liquidity squeeze and a freeze on early redemptions.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Nearly 500,000 Australians Deplete Retirement Savings

    By Editors | 05/07/2020

    Industry Super Australia estimates that 480,000 Australians have wiped out their superannuation savings through the government’s early release scheme.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    S. Korean Regulators to Probe All Private Fund Operators

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2020

    A new inter-agency team, led by the FSS, will be established by mid-July, and refer any illegalities detected to authorities for ‘swift action’ including prosection.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Authorities Probe Two Companies with Wirecard Links

    By Editors | 04/07/2020

    Citadelle Corporate Services is said to have handled Wirecard monies without a trust business licence. Senjo Group is said to have falsified accounts.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Economic Downturn Presents Opportunities for Corporate Fraud

    By Chris Fordham | 03/07/2020

    Drawing from the Fraud Triangle Theory, Alvarez & Marsal’s Chris Fordham discusses how the current crisis has created a perfect storm for fraud and misconduct.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    FSC Korea Introduces Legislative Revisions on Predatory Lending

    By Editors | 02/07/2020

    The maximum annual interest rate will be limited to 6%, compared to 24% under the current law. Maximum penalties will also be raised.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea: Optimus Asset Management Ordered to Suspend Business

    By Editors | 01/07/2020

    Company executives will be removed and designated administrators will take over their duties. Optimus is accused of fabricating depository statements sent to brokers.

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