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Sanctions
Sanctions
Russia Closer to Allow Digital Assets in International Settlements
By Editors | 28/02/2024
Approval of draft legislation by Russian lawmakers comes amid threats that the US would sanction third-country FIs that facilitate trade with Russia.
Sanctions
Ukraine Calls on FATF to Take Stronger Action on Russia
By Editors | 26/02/2024
Russia has been procuring missiles from Iran and North Korea for use against Ukraine in violation of UN sanctions, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry said.
Sanctions
Sanctions Against Chinese Firms are “Unlawful” – MOFCOM
By Editors | 26/02/2024
China’s Ministry of Commerce said the sanctions will have a negative impact on economic and trade relations with the EU and UK.
Sanctions
Russia is Procuring Tank Parts Made in Japan, Taiwan via China
By Editors | 25/02/2024
A Belarusian-owned company in Shenzhen has reportedly been acquiring tank parts from Japanese and Taiwanese manufacturers for use by Russia.
Sanctions
New Sanctions Packages Announced to Mark Ukraine War Anniversary
By Editors | 25/02/2024
The US, EU, Canada, Japan and Australia announced new Russia-related sanctions, including Chinese, Indian, South Korean and Thai companies among their targets.
AML / KYC
FATF Plenary Concludes With Beneficial Ownership, NPOs, Crypto in Focus
By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2024
Kenya and Namibia were added to the FATF’s grey list while Barbados, Gibraltar, Uganda and the UAE were removed.
Enforcement
US Unveils Five Enforcement Actions Involving Russian Oligarchs
By Editors | 23/02/2024
The actions, including charges against the CEO of Russia’s VTB Bank, were unveiled just ahead of the two-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
AML / KYC
Three FIUs Issue Guidance on Russia Sanctions Evasion
By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2024
The FIUs of Canada, Netherlands and Germany issued a joint advisory providing indicators to aid in the detection of dual-use goods trade involving Russia.
Sanctions
EU Sanctions Russians Linked to Moldova Destabilisation Efforts
By Editors | 23/02/2024
Six individuals and one entity were sanctioned for actions aimed at destabilising, undermining or threatening Moldova’s sovereignty and independence.
Sanctions
UK Unveils More Than 50 New Sanctions Targeting Russia
By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2024
The sanctions targets include Russian diamond companies, weapons manufacturers, and three China-based companies.
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