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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Hong Kong media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate...

Former Estonian Minister Kalle Laanet Found Guilty of Fraud Over Housing Claims

The Harju District Court has found former...

Former Chinese Justice Minister Sentenced to Life for $20 Million Bribery Scheme

Court finds Tang Yijun abused high office...

Tag: corruption

Director Registration Regime — GFSC

Further to the launch of a director registration regime for individuals holding certain categories of directorships, the Commission wishes to remind individuals who qualify...

United States: SEC issues new Private Fund Adviser Rule

After nearly 18 months of consideration, the SEC has finalized its Private Fund Adviser Rule. The Rule represents the most significant shift in SEC...

UK Government considers proscription of Wagner as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000

Baker McKenzie’s Sanctions Blog published the alert titled UK Government considers proscription of Wagner as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000 on 25...

Australia: ASIC extends transitional relief for Foreign Financial Service Providers again – but wait, there’s more

In brief For the fourth time since its inception in September 2016, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has extended the transitional relief period...

Malaysia: Zero tolerance for corruption = Increased drive for corporate governance

In brief It has been three years since Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 came into effect, with the first charge under...

Singapore: New single-currency stablecoin regulatory framework

In brief On 15 August 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the features of a new regulatory framework for single-currency stablecoins (SCS) that...

Egypt: New regulations on the licensing and registration of digital banks

In brief The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) recently published regulations setting out the licensing and regulatory framework for digital banks in Egypt (“Digital Bank...

Chamberlain Heritage Services Limited, Mr Christopher Henry Shaw, Mr John Adam Robilliard, Mr Bruce David McNaught — GFSC

The Financial Services Commission (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987 (the “Financial Services Commission Law”) The Regulation of Fiduciaries, Administration Business and Company Directors, etc (Bailiwick...

Chamberlain Heritage Services Limited, Mrs Deborah Anne Ellis — GFSC

The Financial Services Commission (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987 (the “Financial Services Commission Law”) The Regulation of Fiduciaries, Administration Business and Company Directors, etc (Bailiwick...

Asia Pacific: Advancing Sustainable Business Operations AP Series

Mini vandePol is the Head of Baker McKenzie's Asia Pacific Investigations, Compliance & Ethics Group, after successfully completing three years as the Global Chair....

Australia: Bribery of Foreign Officials

In brief A recent High Court decision and the re-introduction of proposed legislation to Parliament which will make it easier to prosecute bribery of foreign...

Spain: Royal Decree on Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Registry

In brief The Government of Spain has approved the creation and operating regulation of the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Registry (“UBO Registry“), by means of Royal...

Europe: UK FCA Annual Report 2022/23 underlines ongoing focus on sanctions compliance

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plays a key role in monitoring how UK-regulated financial institutions guard against financial crime risks, and how effectively...

AML/CFT guidance for registered directors — GFSC

The Commission has today issued in final draft form guidance for registered directors on their anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing ("AML/CFT") obligations. This follows...

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