INTERNATIONAL

AML / KYC

DOJ Charges Russian TV Presenter With Violating US Sanctions

By Editors | 08/09/2024

The television presenter and producer for Russia’s state-owned Channel One, along with his wife, were charged for sanctions violations and money laundering.

Sanctions

Russian Business With India is ‘Booming’, Says Sberbank Exec – Report

By Editors | 06/09/2024

Sberbank executive said Russia is able to import anything it needs from India, with most transactions only taking a few hours to complete.

Enforcement

US Charges Six Hamas Leaders for Terrorism, Sanctions Evasion

By Editors | 06/09/2024

The DOJ said Hamas crypto fundraising efforts caused US persons to engage in transactions that violated US sanctions regulations.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Russian Individuals, Entities for Election Interference

By Editors | 05/09/2024

The DOJ also charged two employees of the Russian-backed media network RT for conspiring to commit money laundering.

ESG / Sustainability

Industry Seeks Guidance on Sustainability-related Repo: ICMA

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2024

A February 2024 ICMA survey highlighted a growing need for guidance on all types of sustainability-related repo.

Sanctions

US Seizes Private Jet Belonging to Venezuelan President

By Editors | 04/09/2024

The DOJ said the jet was illegally purchased in the US and then smuggled to Venezuela, in violation of US export control and sanctions laws.

Sanctions

UK Suspends 30 Export Licences to Israel Over Humanitarian Concerns

By Editors | 03/09/2024

30 of 350 export licences to Israel were suspended due to a “clear risk” that items might be used to violate international humanitarian law.

Sanctions

UK Imposes Sanctions on Iranians for ‘Destabilising’ Activities

By Editors | 03/09/2024

One entity and three individuals were sanctioned for supporting activities intended to the UK and other countries.

Sanctions

EU Asked to Impose Stronger Measures Against Sanctions Circumvention

By Editors | 02/09/2024

Josep Borrell also calls for stronger measures to prevent sanctions circumvention by EU companies, citing rising exports to “some states which are close to Russia”.