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Sanctions
France Announces Sanctions Against “Extremist” Israeli Settlers
By Editors | 14/02/2024
The move prohibits 28 individuals from entering France, which plans to also pursue sanctions against Israeli settlers at the European level.
AML / KYC
US DOJ Secures Guilty Plea in Russia Sanctions Evasion Case
By Editors | 14/02/2024
A Canadian-Russian national helped ship US-origin electronic components that were later found in Russian weapons in Ukraine.
Sanctions
EU Proposes to Apply Trade Curbs to Some Chinese Firms
By Editors | 14/02/2024
The current draft sanctions package includes three mainland companies which EU firms would not be allowed to trade with.
Sanctions
UK Announces First Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers
By Editors | 14/02/2024
Four individuals were designated for their involvement in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, the first time the UK has imposed such measures.
Sanctions
EU Adopts New Rules for CSDs on Handling of Frozen Russian Assets
By Editors | 13/02/2024
The decision paves the way for the possible use of revenue generated from frozen Russian assets to aid in Ukraine’s reconstruction.
Sanctions
US VC Firms Accused of Supporting China’s Tech Ambitions
By Editors | 13/02/2024
A report released by a US congressional committee accuses Sequoia Capital China, Qualcomm Ventures and three other VC firms of supporting China’s military.
AML / KYC
Small German Bank Suspected of Helping Iran Evade Sanctions – Report
By Editors | 13/02/2024
BaFin has been investigating Hamburg-based Varengold Bank since last year, while APAS has been investigating its independent auditor, PwC.
Sanctions
OFAC Announces Russian Diamond Ban, Price Cap Sanctions
By Editors | 09/02/2024
Import ban on Russian diamonds starts 1 March 2024. New sanctions target UAE-based entities and an oil tanker.
Sanctions
Australian Court Rejects Sanctions Challenge from Rusal Founder
By Editors | 09/02/2024
The Federal Court ruled that the sanctions imposed on Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska were valid and proportionate.
Sanctions
Taiwan Adds More High Tech Items to Export Control List
By Editors | 08/02/2024
The expanded export controls list is part of a response to reports that Taiwan-made machine tools have ended up in Russia.
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