Sanctions

AML / KYC

UN Warns Organised Crime Using FDI to Infiltrate Timor-Leste

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2025

A UN report details how crime syndicates are using legitimate investment frameworks to establish scam centres and launder money.

Sanctions

China to Reopen 'Panda Bond' Market to Russian Energy Firms

By Editors | 09/09/2025

Regulators have reportedly signalled support for renminbi-denominated bond sales by Russian energy groups.

Sanctions

ASO Provides Key Technical Details for Consolidated List Overhaul

By Editors | 08/09/2025

Firms given detailed guidance on alias strength, data formats, and a hard cut-off date as the 1 November deadline for sanctions list changes approaches.

Sanctions

FATF Should Police Ship Registries to Curb Sanctions Evasion, Says RUSI

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

The FATF should assess flag states to close loopholes used by sanctions-busting 'shadow fleets' from North Korea and others, RUSI argues in a new report.

Sanctions

US Indicts and Sanctions Chinese Chemical Firms Over Opioid Trade

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

A federal grand jury indicted four Chinese companies and 22 nationals. OFAC sanctioned one firm and two individuals in a coordinated action.

Sanctions

Australia, UK and Canada Impose New Russia Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

Australia and UK targeting human rights abuses. Canada tightening oil price cap measures. EU considering imposing secondary sanctions.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Shipping Network with APAC Ties for Evading Iran Oil Rules

By Editors | 04/09/2025

OFAC has blacklisted a UAE-based businessman and his network of companies in the Marshall Islands and Liberia.

Sanctions

Sanctioned Chinese Bank Stops Processing Russia Payments - Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

Heihe Rural Commercial Bank has halted Russia payments after EU sanctions prompted other Chinese banks to refuse to accept funds from the bank.

Securities / Derivatives

Australian Sanctions Office Issues Suite of New Guidance Notes

By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

The new guidance covers proliferation financing risk assessments, securities and investment, mining and machinery exports and the humanitarian sector.