Sanctions

Sanctions

Korea Eyes Preemptive Account Freezes Amid Cambodia AML Concerns

By Manesh Samtani | 02/11/2025

The move follows criticism over the handling of illicit funds and money laundering risks involving cryptocurrencies and overseas bank branches

Sanctions

NZ Targets 'Shadow Fleet' Actors in Expanded Russia Sanctions

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The measures target 65 vessels and actors from Belarus, Iran and North Korea involved in transporting and financing Russian oil.

Market Infrastructure

China Adds AI Rules, Hikes Fines in Landmark Cyber Law Revision

By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2025

The first amendment to China's 2016 Cybersecurity Law significantly increases penalties for breaches and introduces new governance rules for AI.

Sanctions

NZ Insurer Probed for Providing Cover to Sanctioned Oil Tankers

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2025

Authorities in New Zealand, with international partners, are investigating Maritime Mutual over its role in insuring a 'shadow fleet'.

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Sanctioned Russian Tankers Remain in Australian Fuel Supply Chains – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025

Data shows sanctioned "shadow fleet" vessels are delivering crude to refineries in India and China that export fuel products to Australia.

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China, India Refiners Halt Russian Oil Buys After New US Sanctions

By Editors | 28/10/2025

State-owned firms in both nations are pausing seaborne crude purchases from Rosneft and Lukoil, citing compliance and sanctions risks.

Sanctions

FinCEN Flags Key Asian Hubs in Iran Sanctions Evasion Analysis

By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025

A new FinCEN report details how shell and oil companies in Hong Kong and Singapore facilitated transactions to evade sanctions.

Sanctions

FATF Adopts First Mutual Evaluation Reports Under New Methodology

By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

The FATF also removed four countries from the 'grey list' and adopted new guidance on asset recovery and emerging risks from AI and deepfakes.

Sanctions

US, EU Broaden Russia Sanctions, Targeting Energy and Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2025

New measures target Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, with specific designations for Chinese oil refineries and a Hong Kong-based oil trader.