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International
Sanctions
G7 Nations Publish Guidance on Preventing Russian Sanctions Evasion
By Editors | 30/09/2024
The guidance is aimed at preventing Russia from evading sanctions and export controls and obtaining the components it needs for its weapons systems.
Enforcement
US Imposes Cyber Sanctions on Russian Crypto Network
By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2024
Two Russians were also indicted in a coordinated action that additionally involved the seizure of web domains and infrastructure.
Sanctions
UK Sanctions Entities, Vessels Involved in Russian LNG Sector
By Editors | 29/09/2024
The sanctions target five vessels and two ship management companies, including one based in India called Ocean Speedstar Solutions.
ESG / Sustainability
ICMA Offers Impact Reporting Guidance for Social Bonds
By Editors | 28/09/2024
The handbook offers impact reporting metrics for affordable housing. Future iterations will cover other social bond project categories.
Fintech / Regtech
UN Advisory Body Issues Recommendations to Address AI Inequalities
By Thisanka Siripala | 28/09/2024
Among other things, the AI advisory body calls for the establishment of a capacity development network for developing nations.
Sanctions
OFAC Issues Sanctions Over Iran Oil Shipments to Syria, East Asia
By Editors | 28/09/2024
The sanctions targets include a China-based vessel operator called Star Ocean Shipmanage and a total nine vessels.
Fintech / Regtech
G7 Experts Warn of Quantum Computing Risks to Financial Sector
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/09/2024
The G7 Cyber Expert Group is calling on FIs to prepare for vulnerabilities that could arise from quantum computing.
Sanctions
Reports Emerge of Secret Russian Drone Project in China
By Editors | 27/09/2024
Reports have emerged that a Russian company has set up a factory in China to develop and test new attack drones.
AML / KYC
India to Ask FATF to Bring Online Gaming Under AML Framework
By Ajoy K Das | 26/09/2024
India is seeking to require online gaming companies to adhere to KYC norms and report suspicious transactions.
AML / KYC
Telegram Will Share User Data with Law Enforcement Authorities
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2024
Telegram has changed its terms of service to deter criminal abuse, nearly a month after CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France.
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