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Sanctions
Enforcement
Myanmar Cracks Down on Cross-border Remittances
By Editors | 06/06/2024
“Hundi” cash transfer services and overseas property deals are being blamed for a severe depreciation of Myanmar’s currency.
AML / KYC
US Authorities Accused of Ignoring Evidence Against StanChart
By Editors | 06/06/2024
A whistleblower says US officials falsely denied that he had provided useful information in order to have his claim for a whistleblower reward dismissed.
Sanctions
US Officials Warn of Sanctions Against Chinese Firms
By Editors | 03/06/2024
US officials Wally Adeyemo and Kurt Campbell say Chinese firms and financial institutions could be targeted with sanctions for assisting Russia.
Sanctions
EU Joins Allies in Targeting DPRK-Russia Arms Trade With Sanctions
By Editors | 03/06/2024
The EU announced sanctions against six individuals and three entities for sanctions evasion and providing military support to Russia.
Sanctions
US, EU Announces Sanctions Targeting Iran Drone Programme
By Editors | 03/06/2024
The action aims to “disrupt Iran’s production and proliferation of deadly UAVs that continue to be used by Russia against Ukraine and by regional terrorist proxies.”
Sanctions
China to Reinstate Tariffs on 134 Items Imported from Taiwan
By Editors | 01/06/2024
China says Taiwan has failed to reduce tariffs on mainland products as required by the 2010 Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Two African Firms Linked to Russia’s Wagner Group
By Editors | 31/05/2024
Two companies were designated for enabling “Wagner Group security operations” and “illicit mining endeavors” in the Central African Republic.
Sanctions
China Announces Export Controls Targeting Aviation Parts
By Editors | 31/05/2024
From 1 July, a special licence from MOFCOM will be needed to export aviation and aerospace structural components and other items.
Sanctions
HSBC Completes Sale of Russian Unit to Expobank
By Editors | 30/05/2024
The deal received approval in February but it has taken until now for the sale to be successfully concluded.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Authorities Take Down “World’s Largest” Malicious Botnet
By Editors | 30/05/2024
US authorities, with international partners, arrested the botnet’s administrator and seized infrastructure and assets.
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