SANCTIONS

Sanctions

China Sanctions Two Lithuanian Banks in Retaliation for EU Measures

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The move bans Chinese entities from dealing with the two banks and follows EU sanctions on two Chinese lenders over Russia-related activities.

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US Sanctions Hong Kong Firms Over DRC Conflict Minerals Trade

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

Two Hong Kong-based export companies have been designated for their alleged role in a supply chain linked to an armed group.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Rolls Out Support Package to Offset Impact of US Tariffs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

The Ministry of Finance has outlined six financial, administrative, and tax relief measures to support businesses affected by new US tariffs.

Capital / Liquidity

India Plans Credit Guarantees to Shield Small Firms from US Tariffs

By Editors | 12/08/2025

The government will offer guarantees for stressed loans as banks heighten scrutiny of exporters with US market exposure.

AML / KYC

Proliferation Financing: Winding Back the ‘Doomsday Clock’ Across APAC

By Nathan Lynch | 07/08/2025

APAC businesses face a daunting task complying with the new FATF proliferation financing rules, but help is at hand, writes Nathan Lynch.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Hong Kong, Taiwan, China Firms for Supporting Iran

By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2025

Four entities in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China are among those targeted for allegedly procuring technology for Iran’s military drone programme.

Sanctions

OFAC Announces Biggest Iran Sanctions Package Since 2018

By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025

The action designates over 50 entities, including targets in Singapore, Hong Kong, and India, linked to a network accused of transporting Iranian and Russian oil.

Sanctions

US Sanctions North Korean IT Network Funding Weapons Programmes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

OFAC designated an alleged front company and three individuals for using fraudulent IT workers to generate revenue for North Korea's missile development.

Sanctions

US Removes Sanctions on Myanmar Military-linked Individuals and Firms

By Editors | 25/07/2025

The US removed several defence sector and logistics entities from its sanctions list, a move rights groups call "extremely worrying".