Sanctions

AML / KYC

Nepal Mandates Immediate Sanctions Freezing for Payment Firms

By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

New guidelines require immediate freezing of assets and daily screening, with financial penalties up to NPR 2 million for non-compliance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US Sanctions Russian Crypto Firm with Central Asia Links

By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

The sanctions target Garantex and successor Grinex for ransomware links, with enforcement actions spanning from Europe to Asia.

Sanctions

Russian Universities Professionalise Sanctions Evasion Training: RUSI

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

Academic institutions in Russia are now offering formal courses on how to circumvent international sanctions, using tools like cryptocurrencies.

Sanctions

China Sanctions Two Lithuanian Banks in Retaliation for EU Measures

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The move bans Chinese entities from dealing with the two banks and follows EU sanctions on two Chinese lenders over Russia-related activities.

AML / KYC

New Report Details Crypto's Role in Chinese Underground Banking

By Editors | 13/08/2025

A new report details how Chinese underground networks use cryptocurrency to launder funds for North Korean hackers, cartels, and Triads.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Hong Kong Firms Over DRC Conflict Minerals Trade

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

Two Hong Kong-based export companies have been designated for their alleged role in a supply chain linked to an armed group.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Rolls Out Support Package to Offset Impact of US Tariffs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

The Ministry of Finance has outlined six financial, administrative, and tax relief measures to support businesses affected by new US tariffs.

Capital / Liquidity

India Plans Credit Guarantees to Shield Small Firms from US Tariffs

By Editors | 12/08/2025

The government will offer guarantees for stressed loans as banks heighten scrutiny of exporters with US market exposure.

AML / KYC

Proliferation Financing: Winding Back the ‘Doomsday Clock’ Across APAC

By Nathan Lynch | 07/08/2025

APAC businesses face a daunting task complying with the new FATF proliferation financing rules, but help is at hand, writes Nathan Lynch.