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AML / KYC
US SEC Fines Wells Fargo Advisors $7m for AML Failures
By Editors | 24/05/2022
Wells Fargo Advisors was fined for failing to timely file 34 SARs. This is the second BSA action against the firm in the last five years.
Enforcement
US SEC Probes Use of Text Messaging by Major Banks
By Editors | 23/05/2022
The probe is reportedly aimed at gauging how pervasive the use of unauthorised messaging platforms is for business-related messages.
AML / KYC
US Federal Court Declares Crypto Subject to Sanctions Laws
By Mark Johnston | 20/05/2022
A newly unsealed federal court opinion supports the DOJ’s first criminal prosecution involving the use of crypto for sanctions evasion.
AML / KYC
Philippines Passes Law to Enhance Financial Consumer Protections
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/05/2022
The law grants regulators enhanced powers to address fraud and consumer complaints in a more timely manner.
AML / KYC
US Charges Crypto CEO for Fraudulent Investment Scheme
By Mark Johnston | 19/05/2022
Eddy Alexandre, the CEO of EminiFX, promised weekly returns would be generated through proprietary robo-advising technology.
AML / KYC
US Warns Foreign Banks Against Facilitating Sanctions Evasion
By Editors | 18/05/2022
Foreign banks could fall under US sanctions if they provide material support to a person or entity sanctioned by the US.
Enforcement
Allianz to Pay $6bn to Settle Investor Fraud Cases
By Editors | 18/05/2022
Allianz Global Investors admitted that it violated the federal securities laws, and is disqualified from providing advisory services to US funds for ten years.
Securities / Derivatives
US Investment Banks Pause Work on New SPAC Deals
By Mark Johnston | 17/05/2022
New rules from the SEC have reportedly prompted Goldman, Bank of America and Citigroup to scale back their involvement in SPAC deals.
AML / KYC
US Treasury Outlines Plans to Combat Illicit Finance
By Editors | 17/05/2022
Treasury highlighted efforts to address illicit finance risks associated with shell companies, all-cash real estate purchases, and virtual assets.
Fintech / Regtech
TerraUSD Collapse Highlights Need for Stablecoin Regulation: Yellen
By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2022
The world’s fourth largest stablecoin lost its peg this week, trading as low as 23 cents to the dollar on Wednesday.
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