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    US, EU Preparing Tougher Sanctions Against Russia

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2025

    Proposed legislation sanctions could raise tariffs to 500% for countries like China and India that purchase oil from Russia.

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    US Authorities Probing Adani Group for Iran Sanctions Violations – Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2025

    The Adani Group called the allegations “baseless and mischievous”. Meanwhile, US agencies have reportedly been instructed to pause sanctions activity targeting Iran.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    RIAA Launches 3rd Investor Toolkit to Tackle Human Rights Risks

    By Editors | 02/06/2025

    RIAA released the latest edition of its toolkit to help investors address human rights risks and promote ethical value chains.

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    US Tightens Export Curbs to China, Targeting Chip Design Software

    By Editors | 31/05/2025

    The US is restricting sales of semiconductor design software to China, suspending existing export licences and imposing additional licence requirements.

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    AML / KYC

    FATF Upgrades Indonesia’s Rating on Recommendation 7

    By Editors | 31/05/2025

    The 2nd Enhanced Follow-Up report for Indonesia acknowledges regulatory amendments concerning targeted financial sanctions related to proliferation.

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    Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Issues First Report on DPRK

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

    The report details the deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia and calls for UN sanctions against individuals, entities, and vessels involved in this activity.

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    AML / KYC

    US Sanctions Philippines-based Firm for Facilitating Cyber Scams

    By Editors | 29/05/2025

    Funnull Technology Inc provides IP addresses and other web infrastructure to cybercriminals to host scam platforms and other malicious web content.

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    AML / KYC

    BNM Fines Multiple Banks for AML and Reporting Failures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2025

    Bank Pembangunan and two HSBC entities were penalised for failures to properly identify and verify beneficial owners.

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    AML / KYC

    Cambodia Scam Industry Generates Up to $19bn Annually – Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2025

    New report recommends sanctions on 28 officials and businesspeople for alleged involvement in or support of Cambodia’s scam industry.

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    AML / KYC

    G7 Finance Ministers Pledge Action Against Financial Crime

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    G7 commits to strengthening AML frameworks, enhancing international cooperation, and supporting developing countries to combat financial crime.

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