Regulatory Enforcement
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ArticleWedbush to pay more than $8.1M for improper handling of ADRs
Wedbush Securities will pay more than $8.1 million to settle charges for the improper handling of “pre-released” American Depositary Receipts.
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Congress shows new resolve to combat shell companies
The United States seems poised to finally tackle issues surrounding shell companies and their often-opaque beneficial ownership structures.
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More cheating charges at KPMG: SEC fines firm $50M
The SEC has fined KPMG for not only allegations of cheating on regulatory inspections, but also new charges of numerous auditors cheating on training exams.
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ICBC to pay more than $42M for improper handling of ADRs
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Financial Services will pay more than $42 million to settle charges with both the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice for the improper handling of “pre-released” American Depositary Receipts.
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White paper: Global Regulatory Outlook – Are We There Yet?
Following the 2008 financial crisis, regulatory compliance has come to play an ever-larger role in the lives of financial institutions. Regulatory requirements have become more complex and enforcement scrutiny has increased.
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Expedia settles with Treasury for violations of U.S. sanctions on Cuba
Expedia Group has agreed to pay more than $325,000 to resolve allegations that it violated U.S. sanctions on Cuba, the Treasury Department announced.
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FCA publishes final report on RBS
The Financial Conduct Authority has concluded its investigation into the Royal Bank of Scotland and published a final report of its findings.
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Canon, Toshiba to pay $5M for antitrust law violations
Canon and Toshiba will pay $2.5 million each to settle federal charges regarding violations of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act during an acquisition deal in 2016.
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Insys files for bankruptcy after $225M settlement
Opioid maker Insys Therapeutics has filed for bankruptcy after agreeing to a $225 million global resolution to settle investigations concerning deceptive marketing and distribution of the drug Subsys.
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OSI Systems: FCPA probes have been closed
DOJ and SEC investigations into market security company OSI Systems have officially been terminated. No further information was provided.
