9月2日，香港证监会官网发布的执法消息显示，因瑞银集团前副总监孙健荣被裁定洗钱刑事 罪名成立及干犯藐视法庭罪，终身禁止其重投业界。 金融法眼注意到，相关案件可以追溯到2016年。孙健荣于2016至2018年期间向中国内地客户 讹称助其跨境汇款到香港，转走客户1.34亿港元。2024年6月21日，香港高等法院裁定其洗 钱刑事罪名成立，并判处10年监禁。 据媒体报道，该案件的受害人系内地卖淫团伙头目。 私吞客户1.3亿港元 曾向客户发出虚假银行月结单 香港司法机构官方网站披露，孙健荣持有香港证券及期货事务监察委员会（SFC）的注册牌 照。孙健荣曾任职于汇丰银行，后于2013年12月9 日加入瑞银集团（UBS）香港办事处，担 任副董事。 于氏夫妇找到孙健荣当面对质，他先称"款项在另一瑞银账户中"，但瑞银集团调查后证实不 存在该账户。之后，瑞银集团工作人员向警方报案，警方拘捕孙健荣。 赃款流向何处？ 警方查货多处物业与豪车 （图源：香港司法机 构官方网站） 2014年3月25日，于氏夫妇在瑞银集团香港办事处开设联名账户（下称 "瑞银联名账户"）， 孙健荣被指派担任二人的"客户顾问"。 2014 年至2016年10月期 ...

Core Points - The investigation focuses on the acceptance of election campaign loans that exceed legal limits, with candidates allegedly accepting illegal loans during the campaign period [1] - The inquiry involves funding issues related to the 2022 presidential election, the 2022 legislative elections, and the 2024 European Parliament elections [1] - No charges have been filed against any individuals or legal entities as of now [1]

Core Viewpoint - The retail forex industry is highly competitive with nearly 70,000 trading platforms, but many struggle due to a lack of strong regulatory credentials, which are crucial for attracting and retaining customers [1][9]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The forex retail market is characterized by intense competition, with platforms striving to differentiate themselves through trading environments, customer support, and funding channels [1]. - Regulatory credentials are the primary selling point for forex retailers, as they provide a sense of security for investors, indicating smooth trading and fund safety [1][9]. Group 2: Company Case Study - Plus500, a well-established broker with over 15 years of history and multiple regulatory licenses across different countries, is highlighted as a significant player in the industry [4][6]. - Despite its strong regulatory framework, Plus500 has faced severe criticism from users for unethical practices, including manipulating spreads and executing trades at unfavorable prices [3][11]. Group 3: Regulatory Landscape - Plus500 holds licenses from some of the world's most stringent regulatory bodies, including the UK's FCA, Australia's ASIC, and Japan's FSA, indicating its ambition to attract global forex investors [9]. - The presence of multiple licenses is seen as a competitive advantage, yet it does not guarantee fair trading practices, as evidenced by user complaints [9][21]. Group 4: User Experience and Complaints - Users have reported significant issues with Plus500, including excessive spreads, slippage, system outages, and unresponsive customer service, leading to substantial financial losses [11][13][20]. - Specific complaints include instances of spreads widening to over $30 during stable market conditions and slippage that triggered stop-loss orders at significantly lower prices than market rates [11][13]. Group 5: Conclusion - The case of Plus500 illustrates that a strong regulatory presence does not necessarily equate to ethical trading practices, highlighting the importance of thorough due diligence by investors before engaging with forex platforms [21].

Core Points - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the "Department of Efficiency" can access sensitive personal data from the Social Security Administration [1] - The ruling was supported by six conservative justices, while three liberal justices opposed it [1] - The Social Security Administration manages welfare programs and holds extensive personal information of the American public [1] Group 1: Legal Context - The lawsuit was brought by organizations including the American Federation of Teachers and the American Association of Retired Persons, claiming that accessing personal information infringes on privacy rights [1] - The Trump administration argued that the "Department of Efficiency" needs this information to address issues of fraud and waste within federal agencies [1] Group 2: Background on the Department of Efficiency - The "Department of Efficiency" was established by an executive order signed by Trump on January 20, aimed at significantly reducing federal spending and improving government efficiency [2] - The department has faced criticism for its information-gathering practices and large-scale layoffs since its inception [2] - Elon Musk officially stepped down from the "Department of Efficiency" on May 30 [2]