Enforcement

    AML / KYC

    CBA in Alleged ‘Serious’ Breach of AML/CTF Rules

    By Garima Chitkara | 03/08/2017

    AUSTRAC began civil proceedings against the CBA for “serious and systemic” failure to comply with the AML and counter-terrorism financing laws.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong Regulator ups Penalties Against Individuals

    By Garima Chitkara | 01/08/2017

    Fines against individuals as opposed to corporates were up in Hong Kong, a 63% increase in fines from the year before.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Financial Futures Exchange Ups Enforcement

    By Editors | 31/07/2017

    Exchange says it addressed more than 600 ‘abnormal trades’ in 1H17 and referred nine cases to the securities regulator; keeping […]

    Enforcement

    ASIC Chief Sets out Firms’ Conduct Failings

    By Editors | 27/07/2017

    Chairman Greg Medcraft suggests firms aren’t linking conduct to other areas of risk; message might not be getting through to […]

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Banker Gets 2nd Conviction for 1MDB-related Offences

    By Editors | 13/07/2017

    Former wealth manager at shuttered Singapore office of Swiss bank BSI to serve further two years for money laundering after witness tampering sentence ends.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Bank Risks Under Control, Market Supervision to Intensify – China Regulators

    By Editors | 13/07/2017

    Senior banking regulator suggests number of illegal fundraisings has declined sharply; counterpart at CSRC says to continue crackdown on market malfeasance.

    Enforcement

    Australia Launches Bank Management Accountability Consultation

    By Samuel Riding | 13/07/2017

    BEAR – Banking Executive Accountability Regime – would allow regulator to more easily ban directors and senior managers; influence remuneration policies.

    Enforcement

    China Regulators Target ‘Rat’ Traders

    By Editors | 10/07/2017

    Ministry of Public Security says it has uncovered 80 cases of the form of insider trading since 2014. CSRC to use big data as it continues crackdown.

    AML / KYC

    US Regulators Flex Muscles in Asia

    By Editors | 06/07/2017

    Grip could be set to get even tighter if DOJ proposals on accessing documents, expanding AML predicates are implemented.

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Takes Next Step Towards Increased Powers

    By Editors | 06/07/2017

    Bill would allow regulator to compel firms to prepare recovery plans, enforce mandatory bail-ins for failing institutions.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.