The order, among other things, prevents him from performing any regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA).
Goldman Sachs has been under scrutiny for its role in helping raise funds through bond offerings for 1Malaysia Development Berhad, which is the subject of investigations in at least six countries.
“After careful consideration of Mr Leissner’s admission to participation in the conspiracy, as well as US DOJ’s criminal actions against him, MAS has decided to vary the PO against him,” the MAS said in a statement.
Goldman Sachs has consistently denied wrongdoing.
