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SANCTIONS
Sanctions
France Proposes New Sanctions to Target Russian Disinformation
By Editors | 27/04/2024
The sanctions would target the disinformation on social media, the use of AI-generated deep fakes, the creation of fake websites, and election interference.
Sanctions
Japan Proposes to Tighten Export Control Regulations
By Editors | 27/04/2024
Companies would be required to report transfers of technology in areas where Japan has an advantage over other countries, and seek approval for such exports.
Sanctions
US, UK, Canada Announces More Sanctions for Iran’s Airstrike
By Editors | 26/04/2024
The US targeted 16 entities, eight individuals, five vessels and one aircraft. The UK and Canada also sanctioned targets involved in Iran’s drone and missile industries.
Enforcement
DOJ Charges Two Chinese Nationals for IEEPA Violations
By Editors | 26/04/2024
The two individuals (one arrested) conspired to evade export controls to obtain US chip-making technology for a prohibited Chinese company.
Sanctions
US, Japan, Korea to Collaborate on Technology Export Controls
By Editors | 26/04/2024
The launch of the “Disruptive Technology Protection Network” comes amid US calls for Japan and Korea to tighten controls on chip-related exports to China.
Sanctions
US President Signs National Security Package Into Law
By Editors | 25/04/2024
Among other things, the package broadens sanctions on Iran, allows confiscation of Russian assets, and requires TikTok to separate from ByteDance.
Sanctions
Russian Court Orders Seizure of JPMorgan Assets
By Editors | 25/04/2024
State-owned VTB Bank filed the lawsuit in an attempt to recover USD 439.5 million in funds that were frozen by JPMorgan due to sanctions.
Sanctions
Pakistan, Iran Agree to ‘Expeditiously’ Finalise Trade Agreement
By Editors | 25/04/2024
Pakistan and Iran aim to increase bilateral trade, cooperate on energy, and complete a gas pipeline project. The US has warned Pakistan of the risk of sanctions.
AML / KYC
EU Parliament Adopts AMLD6 and Related Regulations
By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024
The legislation now awaits formal adoption by the European Council before being published in the EU’s Official Journal.
Enforcement
US DOJ Proposes 36-Month Prison Sentence for Binance Founder
By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024
The DOJ said the sentence must be significant to effectively punish Changpeng Zhao and to deter others who are tempted to break US laws.
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