Financial Crime

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea to Launch Investigation Team to Combat Voice Phishing

    By Editors | 30/06/2022

    The plan was announced in response to the death of a small business owner who committed suicide after he was scammed out of more than KRW 160 million.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    China: More Top Officials Get Roped into Corruption Crackdown

    By Editors | 30/06/2022

    Several PBOC and CBIRC officials have been named in corruption investigations. A former ICBC executive has pleaded guilty on bribery charges.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    G7 Nations Announce Ban on Russian Gold Imports

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2022

    The ban has so far been announced by US, UK, Japan, and Canada, while discussions within the EU are still ongoing.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Woori Bank, Crypto Exchange Under Probe for Money Laundering

    By Editors | 29/06/2022

    This is the first time that a Korean virtual asset exchange and a bank have been used as channels for money laundering, an official said.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Swiss Criminal Court Convicts Credit Suisse for Money Laundering

    By Editors | 29/06/2022

    The court said Credit Suisse ignored obvious red flags and did not do enough to prevent a crime syndicate from profiting from cocaine trafficking.

    Tokenisation

    Malaysia Unveils Strategic Roadmap to Develop Labuan IBFC

    By Editors | 28/06/2022

    The roadmap includes plans to develop regulatory requirements for digital assets, the tokenisation of non-securities, and dealings on digital exchange platforms.

    Cryptocurrency

    Shenzhen Authorities Issue Warning Against Crypto Speculation

    By Editors | 28/06/2022

    Domestic staff of overseas crypto exchanges and others engaging in crypto-related business will be investigated.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Sanctions Force Russian Sovereign Debt Default

    By Editors | 28/06/2022

    Russia made USD 100 million in payments due on 27 May to Euroclear, but the funds were not delivered to investors due to sanctions.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC Fines CES Capital for Fund Management Failures

    By Editors | 28/06/2022

    CES Capital International failed to perform sufficient due diligence and monitoring of the underlying investments of two funds.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Updates Guidance on Reporting Cash Transactions

    By Editors | 28/06/2022

    When a customer makes multiple cash transactions of A$10,000 or more, each individual transaction is considered a separate and distinct designated service.

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