Financial Crime

    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.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Sustainable Supply Chains and the Role Banks Play

    By Editors | 14/07/2020

    Incoming rules from the EU, UK, Singapore and Hong Kong highlight the need for banks to gain a better understanding of the third party and supply chain risks their customers face.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    China Imposes Retaliatory Sanctions Against US Officials

    By Editors | 13/07/2020

    The US President said that a phase two trade deal with China isn’t under consideration, though China has continued to meet its commitments under the phase one deal signed in January.

    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.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions Chinese Officials Over Uyghur Human Rights

    By Editors | 12/07/2020

    US persons and financial institutions are prohibited from conducting financial transactions with any of the four designated individuals.

    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.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Japan FSA Pushes for Sustainability in Bank Business Models

    By Editors | 10/07/2020

    Management changes may be needed at regional banks that lack sustainability in their business models, says the FSA’s Toshihide Endo.

    Market Abuse

    CSRC to Punish 258 Firms Illegally Financing Margin Trading

    By Editors | 09/07/2020

    The CSRC warns that illegal lenders are offering margin loans via websites, mobile apps and social media, promising investors 10 times leverage and high profits.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Chinese Banks Plan for Possible US Sanctions – Report

    By Editors | 09/07/2020

    Bank of China and ICBC are reportedly preparing for worst-case possibilities that they could be cut off from US dollars or lose access to US dollar settlements.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB, BCBS Suggest Supervisory Action for Slow LIBOR Work

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2020

    The available supervisory tools to accelerate transition at banks could include ad-hoc regulatory capital add-ons, administrative sanctions or other legal actions.

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