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    Enforcement

    Law Enforcement Agencies to Boost Data Sharing: INTERPOL

    By Mark Johnston | 29/04/2024

    Delegates at INTERPOL’s Heads of NCBs conference identified initiatives to encourage greater operational sharing of criminal data.

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    AML / KYC

    Message Encryption In Focus for Indian, European Authorities

    By Editors | 29/04/2024

    WhatsApp will leave India if it is required to break encryption. Europol expresses concern with message encryption on Messenger.

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    Sanctions

    OFAC Extends Authorisation for Russia-related Energy Transactions

    By Editors | 29/04/2024

    The general licence authorises energy-related transactions with nine Russian banks and the central bank. It was scheduled to expire on 1 May 2024.

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    AML / KYC

    GCFFC Estimates Human Trafficking Proceeds at $498b for 2024

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2024

    APAC has the most human trafficking victims compared to other regions, including in terms of forced criminality, forced marriages, and sexual exploitation.

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    Sanctions

    Russia Places Two EU Companies Under Gazprom Management

    By Editors | 28/04/2024

    Italy’s Ariston and Germany’s BSH Hausgeraete were placed under the management of JSC Gazprom Household Systems.

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    AML / KYC

    US DOJ Charges Founders of Crypto Mixer “Samourai Wallet”

    By Editors | 27/04/2024

    Over around ten years, Samourai Wallet was used to launder over $100mn in crime proceeds, earning the founders at least $4mn in fees.

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    Sanctions

    France Proposes New Sanctions to Target Russian Disinformation

    By Editors | 27/04/2024

    The sanctions would target the disinformation on social media, the use of AI-generated deep fakes, the creation of fake websites, and election interference.

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    Sanctions

    Japan Proposes to Tighten Export Control Regulations

    By Editors | 27/04/2024

    Companies would be required to report transfers of technology in areas where Japan has an advantage over other countries, and seek approval for such exports.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Revised BCBS Standards on Banking Supervision Take Effect

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2024

    BCBS will also publish new proposed guidelines for banks in the coming week on counterparty credit risk management.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Launches New Standards to Support Orderly CCP Resolution

    By Editors | 26/04/2024

    The new standard aims to ensure that resolution authorities have ready access to resolution-specific financial resources and tools.

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