United States

Anti-Money Laundering

FinCEN Issues Advisory to Aid Detection of Fentanyl Trafficking

By Editors | 21/06/2024

The advisory says FIs should look out for counterparties that are chemical or pharmaceutical companies in China, Hong Kong, or other jurisdictions, especially if they use shared addresses.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Uncovers Drug Cartel Alliance With Chinese Money Launderers

By Editors | 19/06/2024

US authorities uncovered a partnership between Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel and a Chinese underground money laundering syndicate.

Market Abuse

CFTC Settles Charges Against Trafigura for $55m

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2024

This is the first time the CFTC has taken action against a firm for impeding whistleblower communications, a move being criticised by two commissioners.

Cryptocurrency

‘Gemini Earn’ Investors Secure Full Recovery of Crypto Assets

By Editors | 18/06/2024

The NYAG’s claims against Gemini are now fully resolved, with Gemini Earn users receiving full recovery of the digital assets owed to them.

PEPs & Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Targets Linked to Houthi Weapons Procurement

By Editors | 18/06/2024

OFAC designated three companies in China; entities in Hong Kong, UAE and Oman; three individuals; and a vessel.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Stock Exchange to Upgrade Trading Platform

By Editors | 18/06/2024

IDX also announced that it will enhance its market surveillance capabilities and further develop its index business.

PEPs & Sanctions

G7 Leaders Issue Joint Sanctions Warning Against China

By Editors | 17/06/2024

The G7 vowed to take measures against actors in China that materially support Russia’s “war machine”, including FIs.

PEPs & Sanctions

Indian Banks Calls on Government to Set Up “OFAC Cell”

By Editors | 16/06/2024

Bankers say an “OFAC cell” created within the DFS could help them minimise the risks of sanctions non-compliance.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Israeli Group for Blocking Humanitarian Aid

By Editors | 16/06/2024

Last month, the group’s members “looted and then set fire to two trucks” carrying humanitarian aid destined for Gaza.