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Sanctions
China Lodges Complaint at WTO Over US Tariffs
07/02/2025
China said the measures were “imposed on the basis of unfounded and false allegations”, violate trade rules, and are “discriminatory and protectionist”.
Sanctions
OFAC Issues Sanctions Targeting Iran Oil Shipments to China
07/02/2025
The sanctions target several vessels along with individuals and entities in China, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Seychelles, and UAE.
Securities / Derivatives
DTCC Launches New Platforms to Drive Digital Assets Adoption
06/02/2025
The platforms support token issuance, distribution, servicing, monitoring, reporting and other lifecycle processes.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Russia to Establish Registry for Crypto Mining Equipment
04/02/2025
Russia’s move to legalise crypto mining is part of broader efforts to create an additional mechanism to circumvent Western sanctions.
Sanctions
Australia Sanctions Online White Supremacist Network ‘Terrorgram’
04/02/2025
Australia sanctioned Terrorgram, four other entities that promote “violent extremist ideologies”, and the new leader of Hezbollah.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea to Establish Cryptocrime Division at Seoul Prosecutors’ Office
04/02/2025
The Seoul Prosecutors’ Office launched a Virtual Asset Crime Joint Investigation Team in July 2023. The team is being formalised as a permanent division.
Sanctions
Russia Used US Banks to Send Billions to Turkey – Report
03/02/2025
$5bn was funnelled in 2022 using a nuclear power plant project as cover to evade sanctions. A further $2bn is still frozen at JPMorgan.
Sanctions
EU Circulates Draft Proposal for 16th Russia Sanctions Package
03/02/2025
The proposed package targets more regional banks, shadow-fleet vessels, and non-Russia companies that facilitate sanctions circumvention.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Issues New Guidelines on Offshore Banking Business
03/02/2025
Banks must obtain a licence for each OBU. Existing OBUs are asked to submit their approval letters to Bangladesh Bank within two months.
Capital / Liquidity
China Updates Regulatory Ratings Framework for Financial Leasing Companies
02/02/2025
The revised framework seeks to enhance compliance, corporate governance effectiveness, and the use of technology by financial leasing companies.
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