-  Investigations updates from around the world

Singapore gives life ban to former BSI executive over $5 million profits tied to 1MDB

HMRC reveals 13 failure to prevent tax evasion investigations

Finma reduces BSI disgorgement figure in 1MDB case

UK SFO signs memorandum of understanding with competition authority

Eskom CEO rejects whistleblower’s request for compensation

UK accounting regulator proposes strengthening auditing standard

Brazilian prosecutors carry out raids in new Petrobras bribery probe

UK financial regulator maintains cum-ex caseload

Germany issues arrest warrants against Panama Papers firm founders

Croatian court blocks extradition of SBM Offshore whistleblower

NGO claims Vitol paid millions to shell company linked to Gunvor corruption scandal

State Street’s monitor continues work

Volkswagen responds to SEC amended complaint in Dieselgate case

Austrac investigates gaming company Crown Resorts

Iranian CEO sentenced to prison over sanctions-dodging scheme

Sons of French former PM investigated over hidden Swiss funds

Californian regulator urges carmakers to self-report potential emissions offences

No evidence Eni CEO took part in bribery scheme, says lawyer

Germany proposes new anti-money laundering law

Seven charged with Keppel-linked corruption in Singapore