SANCTIONS

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    AML / KYC

    Australian Sanctions Office Provides Guidance for High-Risk Sectors

    By Nathan Lynch | 11/06/2025

    The ASO released extensive guidance for those operating in high-risk sectors, including crypto, DeFi and remittance companies.

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    Five Nations Sanction Israeli Ministers, US Condemns Move

    By Editors | 11/06/2025

    UK, Canada, Norway, Australia and New Zealand sanctioned two Israeli ministers for inciting extremist violence and human rights abuses.

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    AML / KYC

    Banks Need Both Tech and Talent to Combat TBML: Experts

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/06/2025

    While banks are innovating to tackle TBML, the complexity of trade means they must continue to rely on human experience […]

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    US Sanctions Iran Shadow Banking Network, Including HK Front Companies

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2025

    OFAC has sanctioned a network laundering billions for Iran, targeting 10 individuals and 27 entities based in Iran, China, Hong Kong, and the UAE.

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    US, EU Preparing Tougher Sanctions Against Russia

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2025

    Proposed legislation sanctions could raise tariffs to 500% for countries like China and India that purchase oil from Russia.

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    US Authorities Probing Adani Group for Iran Sanctions Violations – Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2025

    The Adani Group called the allegations “baseless and mischievous”. Meanwhile, US agencies have reportedly been instructed to pause sanctions activity targeting Iran.

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    RIAA Launches 3rd Investor Toolkit to Tackle Human Rights Risks

    By Editors | 02/06/2025

    RIAA released the latest edition of its toolkit to help investors address human rights risks and promote ethical value chains.

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    US Tightens Export Curbs to China, Targeting Chip Design Software

    By Editors | 31/05/2025

    The US is restricting sales of semiconductor design software to China, suspending existing export licences and imposing additional licence requirements.

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    FATF Upgrades Indonesia’s Rating on Recommendation 7

    By Editors | 31/05/2025

    The 2nd Enhanced Follow-Up report for Indonesia acknowledges regulatory amendments concerning targeted financial sanctions related to proliferation.

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    Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Issues First Report on DPRK

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

    The report details the deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia and calls for UN sanctions against individuals, entities, and vessels involved in this activity.

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