Case Studies

Our case studies contain analysis and discussion points for users to better understand the legal provisions. They also provide suggestions on how to prevent corruption, fraud and malpractices.

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CS014
Confidential advice of value
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Peter, a bank manager, solicited an advantage from a money launderer from overseas for leaking confidential information and helping the latter to launder his money through accounts in his bank.

Kim, a bank’s senior credit officer, disclosed the proposed acquisition of an overseas investment company to a trader in the bank’s stock broking section. The trader bought a major block of shares for the bank after the “tip-off”.

Aaron, a bank manager, learnt from his client a merger plan that would increase the stock price of a listed company. Aaron bought shares of the listed company and made a profit. He also told his brother about the information.

Alan operated a car rental company and had insured all his cars with Bryan, a manager of a bank's insurance department. Without the bank’s approval, Bryan bought an “old” car from Alan at a low price.

Bryan is interested but unfortunately is short of cash. Alan suggests that Bryan may pay for it by monthly interest-free installments at a special price. Bryan feels uneasy about accepting the offer. However, he changes his mind as he thinks the offer does not create any obligation to Alan.

CS0018
Connected lending
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Donald, a bank manager, would like to buy large block of shares at an IPO for speculation. Lacking funds to do so, Donald approved his wife’s application for a personal loan without disclosing their relationship to his bank.


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