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Sanctions
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.
Sanctions
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.
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.
Sanctions
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.
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.
Sanctions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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