Sanctions

Sanctions

Russia Launches First Yuan Bond, Boosting China's Currency Ambitions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

Russia turns to the Chinese currency for domestic fundraising amid Western sanctions, providing a sovereign benchmark for corporate issuers.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Freezes Over $300M in Assets Linked to Transnational Scam Groups

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2025

The action targeted securities and bank accounts linked to several interconnected networks, including Cambodia's Prince Group.

Sanctions

Australia Sanctions Russian 'Shadow Fleet' to Enforce G7+ Oil Price Cap

By Editors | 04/12/2025

Australia designated 45 vessels as part of a new sanctions package aimed at curbing Russia's ability to finance its war in Ukraine.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Regulators to Unveil Reform Roadmap Focused on Geopolitical, AI Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2025

The Council of Financial Regulators has outlined its priorities for 2026 and plans to release a roadmap this month with over 50 commitments to reduce regulatory burden.

Sanctions

Sanctioned Huione Pay Halts Operations Amid Run on Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

Cambodia’s Huione Pay has frozen withdrawals and closed branches after international sanctions sparked a cash crunch and mass customer withdrawals.

Sanctions

Australia Lists Iran's IRGC as State Sponsor of Terrorism

By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

The designation, the first under a new legal regime, makes certain dealings with the IRGC a criminal offence in Australia.

Trending

Korea Targets Prince Group in Largest Ever Sanctions Package

By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

The measures freeze domestic assets, including crypto, of 147 entities and individuals, mirroring recent US and UK actions against Cambodia-based operations.

Sanctions

Hong Kong Licensed Lender Linked To Sanctioned Prince Group – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

An associate of sanctioned Prince Group's Chen Zhi is tied to a licensed money lender that holds a mortgage over shares in a Hong Kong-listed firm.

Enforcement

UK Details How Laundering Network Bought Kyrgyz Bank to Evade Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

NCA revealed a billion-dollar scheme that used cash-to-crypto swaps and the purchase of Kyrgyzstan-based Keremet Bank to launder criminal funds.