Sanctions

    Sanctions

    Australia Lists Iran's IRGC as State Sponsor of Terrorism

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

    The designation, the first under a new legal regime, makes certain dealings with the IRGC a criminal offence in Australia.

    Trending

    Korea Targets Prince Group in Largest Ever Sanctions Package

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

    The measures freeze domestic assets, including crypto, of 147 entities and individuals, mirroring recent US and UK actions against Cambodia-based operations.

    Sanctions

    Hong Kong Licensed Lender Linked To Sanctioned Prince Group – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

    An associate of sanctioned Prince Group's Chen Zhi is tied to a licensed money lender that holds a mortgage over shares in a Hong Kong-listed firm.

    Enforcement

    UK Details How Laundering Network Bought Kyrgyz Bank to Evade Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

    NCA revealed a billion-dollar scheme that used cash-to-crypto swaps and the purchase of Kyrgyzstan-based Keremet Bank to launder criminal funds.

    Enforcement

    US Indicts Four in Illicit Nvidia Chip Supply Chain Spanning Malaysia and Thailand

    By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

    Alleged conspiracy involving USD 3.89 million in wire transfers and shell companies highlights sanctions evasion risks in cross-border trade.

    Sanctions

    Russian Oil Flowing into New Zealand Despite Sanctions: Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

    An investigation has found that fuel refined from Russian crude has entered New Zealand despite sanctions, exposing a loophole that allows banned oil to reach via a third country.

    Sanctions

    US Panel Urges Sanctions Scrutiny for Hong Kong

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

    A congressional advisory body has recommended secondary sanctions on Hong Kong financial institutions, alleging the city is a hub for sanctions evasion.

    Sanctions

    Singapore Imposes Financial Sanctions on Four Israeli Settlers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/11/2025

    MAS directed all Singapore financial institutions to freeze assets and block transactions tied to four Israeli settlers.

    Sanctions

    US Imposes Sanctions on Iran Oil Network Including India Targets

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2025

    The targets include Mumbai-based RN Ship Management Private Limited and its two leaders over shipments of Iranian oil.

    Sanctions

    Age of Empires: ASEAN Plays Vital Role Amid Global Power Games

    By Nathan Lynch | 21/11/2025

    ASEAN nations are positioning themselves as a neutral bridge between China and the US, as geopolitical upheaval and sanctions continue to fragment global trade and financial services.

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