Singapore’s Central Bank Penalize Major Financial Institutions for Anti-Money Laundering Breaches
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has imposed fines totaling S$3.8 million on leading financial institutions Citibank, DBS, and OCBC, as well as insurer Swiss Life, for failing to meet anti-money laundering and countering terrorism financing requirements. The penalties come in the wake of an investigation into the involvement of Singapore-based individuals in the Wirecard fraud case. Wirecard’s collapse exposed a 1.9 billion euro accounting discrepancy and highlighted the need for stronger safeguards within the financial sector. The fines demonstrate MAS’s commitment to upholding regulatory standards and ensuring the integrity of Singapore’s financial system.
Annual Investment Meeting Highlights Digital Transformation, Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Finance in the Arab World
Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 2023: The 12th edition of The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) hosted interactive and insightful discussions on digital transformation, financial inclusion and sustainable finance in the Arab world at the “Future Finance Forum,” which took place at the Sustainability Room of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. The opening ceremony featured welcome […]
US Regulators Seize Control of First Republic Bank
The US regulators have seized control of First Republic Bank, making it the third financial institution taken under government control this year, then promptly accepted a bid from JPMorgan Chase for virtually the lender’s all assets.
Exclusive: Goldman Sachs on hunt for bargain crypto firms after FTX fiasco
Goldman Sachs plans to spend tens of millions of dollars to buy or invest in crypto companies after the collapse of the FTX exchange hit valuations and dampened investor interest.
U.S. stops Russian bond payments, raising pressure on Moscow
The United States stopped the Russian government on Monday from paying holders of its sovereign debt more than $600 million from reserves held at U.S. banks, in a move meant to ratchet up pressure on Moscow and eat into its holdings of dollars.
In Zimbabwe, coal power project seeks other backing after China’s U-turn
A Zimbabwean company that had been banking on Chinese financing to build a major coal-fired power plant says it is now looking for alternative backers as China pulls back on funding such projects overseas.
Allianz, Swiss Re join other financial firms in turning from Russia
Allianz (ALVG.DE) and Swiss Re (SRENH.S) said on Monday they were cutting back on Russian business as European financial institutions turn their backs on Russia.
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan unwinding Russia businesses
Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N)and JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) on Thursday announced they were unwinding their Russian businesses, becoming the first major U.S. banks to exit following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and putting pressure on rivals to follow.
Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions after sanctions
U.S. payment card firms Visa Inc (V.N) and Mastercard Inc have blocked multiple Russian financial institutions from their network, complying with government sanctions imposed over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Explainer: Western sanctions on banks only scratch surface of Fortress Russia
The United States, the European Union and Britain announced new sanctions on Russia on Tuesday after Moscow’s recognition of two separatist regions in Ukraine as independent entities.
