Sanctions

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    US, UK Tout “Enhanced Partnership” on Sanctions

    By Editors | 16/11/2023

    US and UK sanctions authorities have worked closely together over the past year as the UK continues to define its post-Brexit sanctions regime.

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    OFAC Issues Guidance on Humanitarian Aid to Palestinians

    By Editors | 15/11/2023

    OFAC says guidance is intended to help NGOs navigate US sanctions while providing aid to Palestinian people.

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    OFAC Probes Shipping Companies as Russia Circumvents Oil Sanctions

    By Editors | 15/11/2023

    US Treasury sent letters to companies seeking information about 100 vessels, according to a Reuters report.

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    US and UK Announce Sanctions on Hamas Leaders and Financiers

    By Editors | 15/11/2023

    Latest coordinated US and UK sanctions target Hamas leadership and financial channels in the Middle East.

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    EU Parliament Calls for Stronger Russia Sanctions Enforcement

    By Editors | 13/11/2023

    Resolution urges EU to strengthen enforcement of existing sanctions while adopting new sanctions on Russian petroleum and diamonds, including refined products from India and other markets.

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    Canada Sanctions News Outlets Linked to Russian Disinformation

    By Editors | 12/11/2023

    The nine individuals and six entities are accused of spreading information justifying Russian aggression against Ukraine, Canada’s foreign ministry said.

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    UK Targets Russian Gold and Oil as EU Preps New Sanctions Package

    By Editors | 08/11/2023

    UK government announced asset freezes on 29 individuals and entities in Russia’s gold, oil, and strategic sectors.

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    New York State Fines Payments Company for Weak Sanctions Controls

    By Editors | 07/11/2023

    Payoneer settles with New York State for USD 1.2 million for compliance failings after paying OFAC USD 1.4 million in 2021.

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    US Government Tells Banks to Watch for Signs of Export Controls Evasion

    By Editors | 07/11/2023

    Latest BIS-FinCEN alert introduces a new filing code for suspicious activity reports related to suspected export controls evasion.

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    Enforcement

    New OFAC Settlement Highlights Compliance for E-Commerce

    By Editors | 07/11/2023

    The US Treasury Department said a US-based online rewards company failed to identify transactions involving persons in Crimea, Cuba, Iran, and Syria.

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