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US Commerce Department Fines Manufacturer for Aiding Israeli Boycott
By Editors | 05/11/2023
The US-based manufacturer admitted to violating the US Antiboycott Regulations by certifying that shipments to the Middle East did not contain Israeli-origin goods.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Russian National for Laundering Funds for Wealthy Clients
By Editors | 05/11/2023
Ekaterina Zhdanova allegedly helped wealthy clients evade sanctions and move money internationally using crypto and other channels.
Sanctions
US Congress Proposes New Sanctions on HK Judiciary
By Editors | 05/11/2023
The proposed legislation would direct the US President to consider sanctioning 49 individuals involved in prosecuting National Security Law cases.
Sanctions
US Targets Entities in China, Turkey, UAE in Latest Round of Russia Sanctions
By Editors | 03/11/2023
US Treasury and State Departments sanction more than 200 targets in several countries, as US Commerce Department adds 13 Russian companies to its Entity List.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Establishes Operational Response To Israel-Gaza Conflict
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/11/2023
AUSTRAC advises reporting entities to report any suspicious transactions they identify as part of the “important role” they play in stopping financial crime.
Sanctions
US, UK, Canada Announce New Myanmar Sanctions
By Editors | 01/11/2023
OFAC restricts financing to Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE), as UK and Canada add new names to asset freeze lists.
AML / KYC
Japan Joins US in Sanctioning Hamas Fundraisers
By Editors | 31/10/2023
Japan announces sanctions on nine individuals and one company following US Treasury action earlier this month.
AML / KYC
Elliptic Corrects Media and US Senator over Reporting on Hamas Crypto Funding
By Editors | 31/10/2023
Blockchain analytics firm says the WSJ and Senator Elizabeth Warren misrepresented its research in overstating the funding Hamas received through cryptocurrency.
Crypto / Digital Assets
OFAC Targets Hamas Finances With New Sanctions
By Editors | 30/10/2023
The new designations underscore the “critical role Iran plays” in providing support to Hamas, said deputy Treasury secretary Wally Adeyemo.
Sanctions
US, China Hold First Meetings of New Working Groups
By Mark Johnston | 25/10/2023
The US “frankly raised” areas of concern at the first economic and financial working group meetings with Chinese officials.
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