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SANCTIONS
Sanctions
Japanese Shipper Lobbies for Relief After EU Sanctions Hit LNG Tankers
By Editors | 27/05/2025
Mitsui OSK is lobbying the EU via various channels, including the Japanese government, following sanctions on three tankers linked to a Russian LNG project.
Sanctions
UK, EU Impose Russia Sanctions Amid Failing Ceasefire Talks
By Manesh Samtani | 21/05/2025
The targets include entities in Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore and Vietnam. UK and EU also working to tighten the oil price cap.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Seeks Further Input on AML/CTF Rule Overhaul
By Manesh Samtani | 20/05/2025
AUSTRAC seeks further industry input on AML/CTF rule amendments before it finalises the changes in August 2025.
Sanctions
US Tightens Export Controls Targeting Huawei AI Chips
By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2025
Huawei’s Ascend AI chips now need a licence for their use irrespective of geographical location, which is an effective worldwide ban.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Chinese Firms Supporting Iran Ballistic Missile Programme
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025
The sanctions target individuals and firms linked to carbon fibre exports and advanced materials used by the IRGC.
Enforcement
China Tightens Grip on Strategic Mineral Exports
By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2025
China has vowed to strengthen its control over the supply chains of strategic minerals, aiming to safeguard national security and prevent illegal outflows.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Asia Entities Facilitating Iran Oil Shipments to China
By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025
The sanctions include nine targets based in Hong Kong, three based in mainland China, and two based in Singapore.
AML / KYC
Redlines & Key Zones: Taking Sanctions Screening Beyond Name Matching
By Editors | 13/05/2025
Ricky Butler at Dow Jones discusses the evolving challenges of sanctions compliance in a volatile geopolitical landscape.
Sanctions
UK Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package
By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025
The new sanctions package targets “up to 100 oil tankers” as well as several individuals and entities, including two Hong Kong-based companies.
Sanctions
Kraken Thwarts Attempt by DPRK Hacker to Infiltrate Company
By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025
Instead of alerting the applicant, Kraken strategically advanced them through the recruitment process to study their tactics.
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