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    Sanctions

    US Eases Some Restrictions on Transactions in Syria

    By Editors | 07/01/2025

    Transactions with governing institutions in Syria allowed “even if a designated individual has a leadership role in that governing institution”

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    AML / KYC

    Unlocking the Value of GenAI in Financial Crime Compliance

    By Bradley Maclean | 07/01/2025

    SymphonyAI’s Craig Robertson, DBS’ Lam Chee Kin and BOS’ Ng Kok Keong discuss the use of AI in financial crime compliance.

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    AML / KYC

    US Authorities Target US Clients of Trident Trust in Global Tax Probe

    By Editors | 07/01/2025

    US court order will require US entities of Trident Trust to reveal the identities of US taxpayer clients who used its services.

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    Russia-EU Gas Flows via Ukraine Come to a Halt

    By Editors | 06/01/2025

    The European Commission said most EU states could cope with the change. Gazprom will lose around $5bn in annual gas sales.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Regulation Asia: Top 10 Contributed Articles for 2024

    By Editors | 05/01/2025

    This list presents the most-read contributed articles published by Regulation Asia in 2024, based on aggregated user traffic.

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    US Sanctions Iranian, Russian Entities for Election Interference

    By Editors | 04/01/2025

    OFAC said affiliates of Iran’s IRGC and Russia’s GRU aimed to stoke socio-political tensions and influence the 2024 US election

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    AML / KYC

    Thailand Works to Address Risks of Myanmar Transactions

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/01/2025

    No evidence was found that transactions with Myanmar were linked to weapons purchases. A new sanctions policy has been issued.

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    BIS Proposes Rule to Address Foreign Threats in Commercial Drone Market

    By Editors | 04/01/2025

    The proposed rule seeks to safeguard the supply chain for unmanned aircraft systems or drones against foreign adversarial influences.

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    South Korea Imposes Sanctions Against DPRK IT Workers

    By Editors | 03/01/2025

    The sanctions target IT workers who have been earning foreign currency for the North Korean government

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Do Kwon Appears in US Court Following Extradition from Montenegro

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/01/2025

    Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon appeared in court on Thursday, ending more than 18 months of uncertainty about his extradition.

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