SANCTIONS

Sanctions

China Further Tightens Export Controls in Response to US Tariffs

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

China announced new export controls on rare earth elements and added more US entities to its export control list and “unreliable entities” list.

Sanctions

OFSI Publishes Threat Assessment for Legal Services Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2025

OFSI says it is “highly likely” that trust and company service providers have not self-disclosed all suspected sanctions breaches.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Two More Iran-Linked Circumvention Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2025

A China-based motor manufacturer and a Hong Kong-based ship operator were included in the sanctions.

Sanctions

US Sanctions China, Hong Kong Officials Over NSL Implementation

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2025

Six officials were sanctioned for engaging in “actions or policies that threaten to further erode the autonomy of Hong Kong”.

Sanctions

China Issues Regulations for Anti-foreign Sanctions Law

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2025

Individuals or entities placed on an anti-sanctions list can be denied entry into China, restricted from doing business in the country, and have their assets within China seized or frozen.

Sanctions

US Commerce Dept Adds Over 50 Chinese Firms to Entity List

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2025

This is to prevent “foreign adversaries” from using US tech and goods for high-performance computing, hypersonic and ballistic missiles, military aircraft training, and UAVs.

AML / KYC

MAS Releases Paper to Strengthen Singapore’s Defences Against PF Risk

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025

The paper provides guidance on PF risks and typologies, risk assessment methodologies, mitigation strategies, and AI-driven detection solutions.

Enforcement

Malaysia to Tighten Semiconductor Regulations Amid US Pressure

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

The US has asked Malaysia to monitor every shipment containing Nvidia chips and ensure they are not diverted to China in violation of export controls.

Sanctions

Crypto Industry Seeking More Guidance on Sanctions Implementation

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2025

A lack of guidance for the virtual asset industry is undermining the effectiveness of sanctions, according to roundtable participants.