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Sanctions
AML / KYC
US Authorities Secure Multi-Billion Dollar Settlement from Binance
By Editors | 21/11/2023
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao stepped down as part of the settlement with DOJ, FinCEN, OFAC and CFTC. SEC case not mentioned.
Sanctions
US Adds Indian Firm to Entity List, Highlights Export Controls on Russia
By Editors | 20/11/2023
Commerce Department accuses the firm of supplying US-origin circuits to Russian defence companies, while also targeting firms supplying US-origin airline parts to Venezuela.
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.
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