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    Australia, UK, EU and Canada Tighten Sanctions on Russia

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

    The allies are targeting Russia’s energy revenues and sanctions evasion, while the US resists further action.

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    Taiwan Bans Chip Exports to Huawei, SMIC and Other Entities

    By Mark Johnston | 18/06/2025

    In total, 601 entities “involved in arms proliferation activities” were added to an export blacklist in Taiwan.

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    FATF Approves New Transparency Standards for Cross-Border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/06/2025

    The plenary also endorsed updated financial inclusion guidance to address the issue of ‘de-risking’ and agreed to publish several other reports.

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    EU Proposes Sanctions on Two Chinese Banks over Russia Trade Links

    By Editors | 14/06/2025

    The EU has proposed sanctions on two small regional Chinese banks as part of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia.

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    US Sanctions Force Singapore Cargo Inspection Firm to Close

    By Editors | 12/06/2025

    US sanctions prompted customers to cancel orders and banks to stop providing services, forcing CCIC Singapore to cease operations and lay off staff.

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    Data Silos Must Fall to Combat Converging Financial Crime Types: Experts

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2025

    More collaboration is needed as typologies collide, financial crime experts said at a roundtable hosted by Quantexa and Regulation Asia.

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    Australian Sanctions Office Provides Guidance for High-Risk Sectors

    By Nathan Lynch | 11/06/2025

    The ASO released extensive guidance for those operating in high-risk sectors, including crypto, DeFi and remittance companies.

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    Five Nations Sanction Israeli Ministers, US Condemns Move

    By Editors | 11/06/2025

    UK, Canada, Norway, Australia and New Zealand sanctioned two Israeli ministers for inciting extremist violence and human rights abuses.

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    Banks Need Both Tech and Talent to Combat TBML: Experts

    By Nathan Lynch | 09/06/2025

    While banks are innovating to tackle TBML, the complexity of trade means they must continue to rely on human experience […]

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    US Sanctions Iran Shadow Banking Network, Including HK Front Companies

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2025

    OFAC has sanctioned a network laundering billions for Iran, targeting 10 individuals and 27 entities based in Iran, China, Hong Kong, and the UAE.

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