Sanctions

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Six Hong Kong and Mainland-based Entities

By Editors | 27/02/2025

Secondary sanctions were imposed against Hong Kong and Mainland entities that OFAC says procured drone components on behalf of Iran.

Sanctions

US-made Goods Being Diverted to Russia via India – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2025

Shipments to India from Boeing, Airbus and dozens of other Western companies have been making their way to Russia.

Sanctions

US Encourages FDI, Restricts China Over Security Concerns

By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2025

The US has introduced measures to attract foreign investments while excluding China from key sectors.

Sanctions

OFAC Issues Additional Sanctions on Iranian Oil Trade Network

By Editors | 26/02/2025

The sanctions targets include entities based in Hong Kong, China, India, Malaysia, Iran, the UAE, Seychelles, and Liberia

Sanctions

EU Suspends Sanctions on Syria in Key Economic Sectors

By Editors | 25/02/2025

Sectoral measures in the energy and transport sectors were suspended and five entities including banks were removed from the sanctions list.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Issues New Clearing and Settlement Rules for ASX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2025

ASX must ensure pricing of its clearing and settlement services is “transparent, fair and reasonable”, among other requirements.

AML / KYC

New Sanctions Announced to Mark Third Year of Ukraine War

By Editors | 25/02/2025

EU, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand sanctions target circumvention via third countries, Russia’s shadow fleet, financial institutions, trade

AML / KYC

Europol Establishes Dedicated Hub for Sanctions-related Investigations

By Editors | 25/02/2025

The initiative will improve the tracking of illicit financial flows and asset seizures, ensuring a more coordinated response to sanctions evasion, Europol said.

Sanctions

Australia: Parliamentary Inquiry Calls for Strengthening of Sanctions Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2025

The government should consider greater application of thematic sanctions, increase focus on enforcement, and close loopholes.