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US Advances Bill That Could Force Closure of Hong Kong Trade Offices
By Editors | 13/09/2024
The Hong Kong government called the House bill a “politically driven” attack that violates international law and interferes with the city’s internal affairs.
AML / KYC
Japan Backs FSB Plan to Streamline Cross-border Payments
By Thisanka Siripala | 12/09/2024
However, the Japanese Bankers Association is calling for incentives to help boost the adoption of LEIs, which are currently costly and complex to implement.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Hezbollah Oil and LPG Smuggling Network
By Editors | 12/09/2024
The sanctions target a senior Hezbollah finance team official, two Lebanese businessmen and companies they operate, along with a shipping company and two vessels.
Sanctions
US Says China Providing Direct Support to Russian Military
By Editors | 12/09/2024
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said China is supplying items that are directly helping Russia’s military effort in Ukraine.
Enforcement
Israeli National Pleads Guilty for Exporting Aircraft Parts to Russia
By Editors | 11/09/2024
Gal Haimovich exported US-made aircraft parts and avionics to Maldives and UAE intermediaries for ultimate delivery to Russian airline companies.
Enforcement
US Authorities Arrest Man for Selling Laser Equipment to Russia
By Editors | 11/09/2024
The man allegedly sold laser equipment to a Russian citizen who then resold the goods to a subsidiary of Russian state nuclear company Rosatom.
Sanctions
US, UK Sanction Iran Over Missile Delivery to Russia
By Editors | 11/09/2024
The UK, France and Germany will also cancel air services arrangements with Iran, restricting Iran Air’s ability to fly into the UK and Europe.
Sanctions
Moldovan Banks Stop Accepting Money Transfers from Russia
By Editors | 10/09/2024
The four remaining Moldovan banks that were still accepting transfers via Russia’s Zolotaya Korona system have stopped doing so.
Sanctions
Russia Blocks Sale on Stake in Raiffeisen’s Local Bank – Report
By Editors | 10/09/2024
Raiffeisen Bank International will attempt to reverse the decision, which represents the biggest freeze involving a Western bank in Russia.
Sanctions
US Lawmakers Accuse Iraq of Facilitating Iran Sanctions Evasion
By Editors | 09/09/2024
Five US members of Congress claim Iraqi officials are involved in “industrial-scale sanctions evasion” on behalf of the Iranian regime.
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