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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.
Sanctions
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.
AML / KYC
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.
Sanctions
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.
Sanctions
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.
AML / KYC
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.
AML / KYC
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.
Sanctions
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.
AML / KYC
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 […]
AML / KYC
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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