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APRA Establishes New “Specialist Geopolitical Risk Team”
By Thisanka Siripala | 28/11/2024
The “specialist geopolitical risk team” is collaborating with other regulators to examine how global shocks may reach Australia and impact the financial system.
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US Imposes New Controls on Exports to Pakistan
By Editors | 27/11/2024
The new controls are being imposed on six categories of items being sought by entities on the Entity List for “regional stability reasons”.
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Hong Kong Has Become a Money Laundering Hub, US Lawmakers Say
By Editors | 27/11/2024
US lawmakers are calling for a re-evaluation of the treatment of Hong Kong banks, saying the city has become a hub for money laundering and sanctions evasion.
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UK Targets Russian Shadow Fleet With New Sanctions Package
By Editors | 27/11/2024
The UK sanctioned 30 ships in Russia’s shadow fleet and 2 insurance companies for enabling them to generate oil revenues.
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Japan Preparing to Ramp Up Sanctions on North Korea, Russia
By Editors | 26/11/2024
Officials are said to be particularly concerned about North Korean troop deployments to Russia and the implications for peace and security in the region.
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HSBC Stops Processing All Payments Involving Russia, Belarus
By Editors | 26/11/2024
Payments involving Russia or Belarus may be held for further review and rejected. Customers are advised to “make alternative arrangements” for such transactions.
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UK Sanctions “Infamous Kleptocrats” to Start Anti-Corruption Campaign
By Editors | 25/11/2024
The FCDO said the sanctions mark “the start of a new campaign” to clamp down on corruption and illicit finance both at home and overseas.
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US State Department “Taking Steps” to Sanction Hong Kong Officials
By Editors | 25/11/2024
The move is a response to the jailing of 45 pro-democracy advocates. China has vowed to take “firm countermeasures” if the sanctions come to pass.
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OFAC Targets Russian Finance With Sweeping New Sanctions
By Editors | 24/11/2024
The sanctions target Gazprombank, over 50 other Russian banks, more than 40 Russian securities registrars, and 15 Russian finance officials.
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Dutch Law Firm Found Facilitating Iranian Oil Sales – Report
By Editors | 23/11/2024
The Dutch law firm reportedly used a Surinamese subsidiary to set up companies to manage oil tankers that are part of Iran’s “ghost fleet”.
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