Financial Crime

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Hong Kong: Group-Wide Supervision for Insurance Takes Effect

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/04/2021

    The IA is looking to formally designate AIA Group, FWD Group and the Prudential Group as being subject to the new framework by mid-2021.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysia Regulators Investigate Investment Scam Syndicate

    By Editors | 01/04/2021

    The SC has seized records and devices used by the syndicate as well as taken down servers and blocked websites used perpetrate the scams.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC Fines Black Marble Securities for Internal Control Failings

    By Editors | 01/04/2021

    The disciplinary action followed a client complaint about unauthorised trading activities in his account from August 2016 to July 2017.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SG Police Investigate Over 300 Individuals in Cases of Scams

    By Editors | 31/03/2021

    The suspects are being investigated for the offences of cheating, money laundering or providing payment services without a licence.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Publishes Regulatory Guides on Strengthen AML Controls

    By Editors | 31/03/2021

    The regulatory gives cover governance, risk assessments, customer due diligence, IFTIs reporting, and correspondent banking relationships.

    Credit Risk

    Hedge Fund Collapse Sparks Billions in Losses for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2021

    The SEC, FSA, and FINMA are monitoring the situation, after the collapse of Archegos Capital Management left Nomura and Credit Suisse with billions in losses.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    China Sanctions UK, US, Canadian Individuals and Entities

    By Editors | 30/03/2021

    The sanctions follow coordinated action by the US, EU, UK and Canada last week to sanction Chinese officials and entities over Xinjiang.

    Operational Risk

    FCA, BOE Set Out Priority Areas for LIBOR Transition

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2021

    Supervisory tools may be used to address insufficient progress and poor risk management or governance.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SG Police to Lay 23 More Charges Against Hin Leong Founder

    By Editors | 29/03/2021

    The new charges could not be tendered against Lim Oon Kuin on Monday because the 78-year-old said he was unwell.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    China Regulators to Punish Property Speculators for Loan Misuse

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2021

    Banks are instructed to identify borrowers misusing business loans for property speculation. A nationwide regulatory inspection will run until 31 May.

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