Sanctions

AML / KYC

FATF Seeking Input on Techniques for Mitigating PF Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2025

The FATF aims to publish a report providing a comprehensive understanding of complex sanctions evasion schemes relevant to proliferation financing.

Enforcement

Singapore Charges Three for False Representation in Chip Smuggling Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

The charges come after US officials started a probe last month to determine whether DeepSeek sourced advanced Nvidia chips through third parties in Singapore.

Sanctions

Canada Sanctions Russian Enablers and Paramilitary Organisations

By Editors | 03/03/2025

New sanctions target key Russian allies, including paramilitary organisations, their leaders, and “others involved in helping Russia wage war in Ukraine”.

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.