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Sanctions
OFAC Announces Two New Settlements for Sanctions Violations
By Editors | 20/12/2024
An individual US person violated Magnitsky sanctions and a US manufacturer of musical instruments violated Iran sanctions.
Sanctions
US Announced Sanctions Targeting Nord Stream 2 Project
By Editors | 20/12/2024
The sanctions are intended to hinder any efforts to revive the project and limit Russia’s ability to generate energy revenues.
ESG / Sustainability
IOSCO Launches Global Network to Support ISSB Standards Adoption
By Manesh Samtani | 20/12/2024
IOSCO members from 31 jurisdictions have joined the network, which will support capacity-building efforts mostly in emerging markets.
Securities / Derivatives
CUAM, Azimut to Cooperate on Establishing China-UAE ETF Link
By Editors | 20/12/2024
China Universal Asset Management and Azimut Group will work on launching an ETF Link between the SSE and ADX.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Proposes Recommendations to Address Leverage in NBFI
By Editors | 19/12/2024
The policy recommendations seek to address financial stability risks arising from leverage in non-bank financial institutions.
Sanctions
US Sanctions 7 Targets for Aiding Iranian UAV Development
By Editors | 19/12/2024
One of the sanctioned individuals supplied technology used by Iran to kill three US service members in Jordan earlier this year.
Sanctions
Europe Announces Measures to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
By Editors | 19/12/2024
12 countries will work together to counter the shadow fleet by checking suspicious vessels for valid insurance documents.
Sanctions
South Korea Imposes Sanctions Over Russia-DPRK Cooperation
By Editors | 18/12/2024
The targets include North Korean military officials, Russian businessmen and companies, and banks involved in Russia-DPRK transactions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
OFAC Sanctions Two for Funnelling Illicit Proceeds to North Korea
By Editors | 18/12/2024
The two individuals are part of a network led by Sim Hyon Sop, a sanctioned China-based banking representative who helps North Korea launder money.
Sanctions
UK Imposes Sanctions on 20 More Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels
By Editors | 18/12/2024
Shadow fleet ships are left “idling uselessly outside ports, which is costing Putin and his war effort millions in wasted funds,” the UK said.
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