Sanctions

Sanctions

China Adds 18 More US Entities to Export Blacklists

By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2025

Chinese and European leaders have agreed to work together to safeguard free trade in response to the US tariffs, most of which have been suddenly paused.

AML / KYC

Australian Sanctions Office Unveils New Approach to Oversight

By Nathan Lynch | 10/04/2025

The ASO’s new policy paper provides valuable guidance for firms navigating the complex international sanctions landscape, writes Nathan Lynch.

AML / KYC

Singapore to Tighten AML Rules for Real Estate Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2025

A new bill proposes stronger penalties for AML compliance failures by real estate professionals and developers, among other measures.

Sanctions

China Further Tightens Export Controls in Response to US Tariffs

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

China announced new export controls on rare earth elements and added more US entities to its export control list and “unreliable entities” list.

Sanctions

OFSI Publishes Threat Assessment for Legal Services Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2025

OFSI says it is “highly likely” that trust and company service providers have not self-disclosed all suspected sanctions breaches.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Two More Iran-Linked Circumvention Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2025

A China-based motor manufacturer and a Hong Kong-based ship operator were included in the sanctions.

Sanctions

US Sanctions China, Hong Kong Officials Over NSL Implementation

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2025

Six officials were sanctioned for engaging in “actions or policies that threaten to further erode the autonomy of Hong Kong”.

Sanctions

China Issues Regulations for Anti-foreign Sanctions Law

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2025

Individuals or entities placed on an anti-sanctions list can be denied entry into China, restricted from doing business in the country, and have their assets within China seized or frozen.

Sanctions

US Commerce Dept Adds Over 50 Chinese Firms to Entity List

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2025

This is to prevent “foreign adversaries” from using US tech and goods for high-performance computing, hypersonic and ballistic missiles, military aircraft training, and UAVs.