Compliance Insights

ASIC Action Results in $1.25 Million Fine of “Licensee for Hire” Firm

The Australian Federal Court recently issued a staggering $1.25 million penalty against a wholesale...

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Singapore Regulation 2024: MAS Anti-Money Laundering Updates

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is taking aim. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating...

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MAS Bill Set to Enhance Investigative and Supervisory Powers

The Financial Institutions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, or FIMA Bill, aims to enhance the...

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Australia Steps Up Foreign Bribery Prevention with New CFB Bill

The Combatting Foreign Bribery (CFB) Bill aims to reform Australia’s foreign bribery offences. It...

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SFC News: 2024-2026 Strategic Priorities and Takeaways for Your Firm

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has detailed its strategic priorities to...

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The Financial Accountability Regime (FAR Bill) Draws Closer

The long-awaited Financial Accountability Regime (FAR Bill) will come into effect for the...

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Tech and AI in Finance: Singapore’s Focus (SFF2023 Takeaways)

The 2023 Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF2023) brought a hive of activity and excitement to the...

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MAS Enforcement Reports 39 Convictions and $20.8m in Penalties

MAS enforcement actions between January 2022 and June 2023 include 136 cases opened, 39 criminal...

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MAS Revises FAA and SFA Competency Requirements

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has finalised its revision of competency requirements for...

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