Tag: technology

  • OSINT Research Guide: Corporate Registry Searches in Mainland China

    Conducting corporate due diligence in Mainland China presents unique challenges and opportunities for compliance professionals. This guide covers the primary public record sources, their limitations, and practical search strategies for verifying corporate identity, ownership, and regulatory history. Primary Sources National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System (NECIPS) The NECIPS (國家企業信用信息公示系統) is the official government-maintained corporate registry,…

  • Biotech Firm Penalized for Clinical Trial Data Manipulation in Multi-Center Study

    A pharmaceutical company conducting a Phase III clinical trial for a novel oncology drug has been sanctioned by regulatory authorities following the discovery of systematic data manipulation across multiple trial sites. Key Findings The investigation, launched after a whistleblower complaint, revealed several critical issues: Falsified patient records: Approximately 12% of patient enrollment records at three…

  • SFC Fines Crypto Exchange for AML Failures

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    The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has imposed a HK$12 million fine on a licensed virtual asset trading platform for systemic deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) controls, marking one of the most significant enforcement actions against a VASP in Hong Kong to date. Key Findings The SFC’s investigation, conducted between January…