Financial Crime

    PEPs & Sanctions

    SGX Issues Directions to Listed Issuers on Sanctions Compliance

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2022

    Gazprom’s GDR listing on SGX has been suspended. Issuers are directed to suspend trading if they are subject to sanctions or engaging in sanctioned business dealings with Russia.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    New Zealand to Pass Russia Sanctions Bill This Week

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2022

    The bill will pass “under urgency” this week, to provide further, extensive sanctions on Russia and individuals and companies connected to the Russian government.

    Market Abuse

    Indian Police Arrest Former NSE Head Chitra Ramkrishna

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/03/2022

    The CBI said evidence shows that Ramkrishna engaged in a conspiracy with another executive, after she coerced NSE’s HR department to hire him.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Bangladesh to Investigate Allegations in Panama, Paradise Papers

    By Editors | 07/03/2022

    A committee has been formed to investigate the money laundering allegations against Bangladeshi nationals named in the Panama Papers and Paradise Papers.

    Market Abuse

    SMBC Nikko Employees Arrested in Manipulation Probe

    By Editors | 07/03/2022

    Two Japanese and two foreign nationals were arrested for allegedly manipulating at least five stocks when handling block orders for clients.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Russia Lays Out Three Exit Options for Foreign Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/03/2022

    One option is for foreign shareholders to transfer their shares to be managed by Russian partners until they return to the market at a later date.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Singapore Sanctions Four Russian Banks, Imposes Other Restrictions

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2022

    FIs that have relationships with the four banks must freeze their assets. DPT service providers are prohibited from facilitating sanctions evasion with crypto and NFTs.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Plenary Finalises New Beneficial Ownership Requirements

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2022

    Plenary adopts amendments to Recommendation 24, approves revised methodology for mutual evaluations, publishes draft guidance for real estate sector.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Concerned About Impact of Ukraine Invasion on Risk Environment

    By Editors | 06/03/2022

    Russia’s actions run counter to the FATF core principles. The FATF is reviewing Russia’s role at the FATF and will consider steps to uphold its core values.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    KoFIU Directs Crypto Exchanges to Improve AML Staffing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2022

    The proportion of staff dedicated to AML compliance at Korea’s crypto exchanges stands at around 8 percent.

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