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SANCTIONS
Enforcement
OFSI Updates Sanctions Guidance to Clarify “Control Test”
By Editors | 19/11/2023
The updated guidance clarifies that political leaders are not presumed to control public bodies or private companies for the purposes of UK sanctions, in response to a recent court decision.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Highlight Russian Influence in Balkans Region
By Editors | 17/11/2023
US government actions targets individuals and entities linked to Russia accused of corruption and destabilising activities in the Balkans.
Enforcement
OFAC Sanctions UAE Companies, Vessels for Trading Russian Oil
By Editors | 17/11/2023
Latest OFAC action meant to strengthen enforcement of the G7 oil-price cap as Russia continues to profit from oil exports.
Sanctions
US Lifts Export Controls on Chinese Institute as Part of Fentanyl Deal
By Editors | 17/11/2023
The US Commerce Department removed China’s Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science from the Entity List as part of a bilateral effort to regulate the fentanyl trade.
Enforcement
US, UK Tout “Enhanced Partnership” on Sanctions
By Editors | 16/11/2023
US and UK sanctions authorities have worked closely together over the past year as the UK continues to define its post-Brexit sanctions regime.
AML / KYC
OFAC Issues Guidance on Humanitarian Aid to Palestinians
By Editors | 15/11/2023
OFAC says guidance is intended to help NGOs navigate US sanctions while providing aid to Palestinian people.
Enforcement
OFAC Probes Shipping Companies as Russia Circumvents Oil Sanctions
By Editors | 15/11/2023
US Treasury sent letters to companies seeking information about 100 vessels, according to a Reuters report.
Sanctions
US and UK Announce Sanctions on Hamas Leaders and Financiers
By Editors | 15/11/2023
Latest coordinated US and UK sanctions target Hamas leadership and financial channels in the Middle East.
Enforcement
EU Parliament Calls for Stronger Russia Sanctions Enforcement
By Editors | 13/11/2023
Resolution urges EU to strengthen enforcement of existing sanctions while adopting new sanctions on Russian petroleum and diamonds, including refined products from India and other markets.
Sanctions
Canada Sanctions News Outlets Linked to Russian Disinformation
By Editors | 12/11/2023
The nine individuals and six entities are accused of spreading information justifying Russian aggression against Ukraine, Canada’s foreign ministry said.
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