Financial Crime

    PEPs & Sanctions

    UK OFSI Updates Sanctions Guidance to Include Crypto

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    Crypto firms are directed to freeze assets of targets listed under the Consolidated List and report suspected sanctions breaches to the OFSI.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Passes Law to Combat Telecom and Online Fraud

    By Darien Choong | 07/09/2022

    The law imposes an obligation on telecom companies and banks to help hunt down fraudsters, and requires the establishment of a risk information sharing mechanism.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Big Four Auditor Facing HK Lawsuit Over Chinese Audit

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    The liquidator of a now-collapsed Chinese biotech firm said the auditor could have easily exposed fraud by asking obvious questions.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Sri Lanka to Face Challenges Implementing IMF Conditions

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 07/09/2022

    Economists say the package will not be a panacea for Sri Lanka’s problems, with the economy already shrinking due to policies recommended by the IMF.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Police Opens New Anti-Scam Command Office

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    The opening of the ASCom office was officiated by Minister for Communications & Information Josephine Teo.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Japan Regulator Orders Revolut to Improve AML Controls

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    Revolut is required to submit a business improvement plan by 3 October and file quarterly progress reports until implementation is complete.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India Raids Payment Firms in Digital Lending App Probe

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    The Enforcement Directorate said digital loan app providers involved in extortion and harassment of members of the public are controlled and operated by Chinese persons.

    Market Abuse

    Singapore Jails Five Former Remisiers for False Trading

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    The five were former remisiers for Phillip Securities, OCBC Securities, DBS Vickers Securities, and Maybank Kim Eng Securities.

    Capital Adequacy

    BSP Raises Minimum Capital Requirement for Rural Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/09/2022

    The PHP 10 million minimum capital requirement was raised to PHP 50 million, which is less than was proposed in May.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    China: Liaoning Officials Probed Following Two Bank Failures

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    Among them, two CBIRC officials are accused of failing in their supervisory duties and for accepting bribes in exchange for favours.

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