Sanctions

    AML / KYC

    Myanmar Orders Conversion of All Foreign Currency to Kyat

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    The order suggests the military government may be struggling to repay debt and purchase key supplies. Fresh sanctions were also recently announced.

    AML / KYC

    US, UK Announce New Russia Sanctions, EU to Ban Coal Imports

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022

    New sanctions imposed against Sberbank, Alfa Bank, Credit Bank of Moscow, Putin’s adult daughters, and more Russian officials and oligarchs.

    AML / KYC

    Japan, US Impose More Sanctions Over DPRK Missile Tests

    By Mark Johnston | 05/04/2022

    Japan sanctioned 4 Russia-based entities and 9 other individuals. The US sanctioned 5 more North Korean entities.

    AML / KYC

    US Designates Russian Tech Firms for Enabling Sanctions Evasion

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2022

    US sanctions 21 entities and 13 individuals. EU to propose new measures this week. Australia applies 35% export tariff.

    AML / KYC

    Japan to Tighten Russia Sanctions, G7 Rejects Ruble Option

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2022

    Japan to impose new requirements on crypto exchanges. G7 rejects Russian demand for gas payments in rubles. US to help EU reduce dependence on Russian energy.

    AML / KYC

    US Lawmakers Probe Credit Suisse Russia Business

    By Editors | 30/03/2022

    The lawmakers are concerned that Credit Suisse may be concealing information about sanctions evasion by Russian oligarchs.

    Sanctions

    New Manager Announced for Hong Kong Tracker Fund

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2022

    Hang Seng Investment Management will become TraHK’s new manager in Q3 2022, replacing State Street, which has managed the ETF for 22 years.

    AML / KYC

    US, Australia Impose Sanctions Over DPRK Missile Tests

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/03/2022

    The sanctions were imposed against Russian and North Korean entities and individuals over missile tests on 27 February, 5 March and 24 March.

    AML / KYC

    US Imposes Fresh Russia Sanctions, G7 Pledges to Block Gold Trades

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2022

    The G7 and EU will prohibit gold-related transactions involving Russia and ramp up monitoring and information sharing to prevent Russian sanctions evasion.

    AML / KYC

    Russia Promises to Contain Economic Fallout from Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/03/2022

    Australia bans alumina exports to Russia. India is working on a rupee-ruble trade arrangement that would allow it to continue buying Russian energy.

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