Sanctions

    Enforcement

    US Indicts Four Over Illicit Chip Shipments to China via Southeast Asia

    By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

    Alleged conspiracy involving USD 3.89 million in wire transfers and shell companies highlights sanctions evasion risks in cross-border trade.

    Sanctions

    Russian Oil Flowing into New Zealand Despite Sanctions: Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

    An investigation has found that fuel refined from Russian crude has entered New Zealand despite sanctions, exposing a loophole that allows banned oil to reach via a third country.

    Sanctions

    US Panel Urges Sanctions Scrutiny for Hong Kong

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

    A congressional advisory body has recommended secondary sanctions on Hong Kong financial institutions, alleging the city is a hub for sanctions evasion.

    Sanctions

    Singapore Imposes Financial Sanctions on Four Israeli Settlers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/11/2025

    MAS directed all Singapore financial institutions to freeze assets and block transactions tied to four Israeli settlers.

    Sanctions

    US Imposes Sanctions on Iran Oil Network Including India Targets

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2025

    The targets include Mumbai-based RN Ship Management Private Limited and its two leaders over shipments of Iranian oil.

    Sanctions

    Age of Empires: ASEAN Plays Vital Role Amid Global Power Games

    By Nathan Lynch | 21/11/2025

    ASEAN nations are positioning themselves as a neutral bridge between China and the US, as geopolitical upheaval and sanctions continue to fragment global trade and financial services.

    Sanctions

    US, UK and Australia Sanction Russian Cybercrime Network

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The three countries jointly sanctioned two Russian cybercriminals and two affiliated firms accused of providing “bulletproof hosting” for global ransomware attacks.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    The Great Bitcoin Freeze: How the DOJ Snatched $15bn from a Cambodian Crypto Empire

    By Nathan Lynch | 19/11/2025

    Amid the excitement about the DOJ's record $15bn bitcoin seizure from Prince Group one question still remains unanswered: how did US authorities obtain assets held in cryptographically secure cold storage wallets?

    Sanctions

    Binance, OKX Processed Illicit Crypto Despite US Oversight: ICIJ

    By Editors | 18/11/2025

    An investigation found the exchanges handled hundreds of millions in tainted funds after pleading guilty to AML violations.

    Sanctions

    US Lawmakers Probe Morgan Stanley's Due Diligence in China IPO

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

    The bank faces questions over its role in the Hong Kong listing of a subsidiary of a US-blacklisted Chinese firm.

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