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SANCTIONS
Sanctions
US Sanctions Asia Entities Facilitating Iran Oil Shipments to China
By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025
The sanctions include nine targets based in Hong Kong, three based in mainland China, and two based in Singapore.
AML / KYC
Redlines & Key Zones: Taking Sanctions Screening Beyond Name Matching
By Editors | 13/05/2025
Ricky Butler at Dow Jones discusses the evolving challenges of sanctions compliance in a volatile geopolitical landscape.
Sanctions
UK Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package
By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025
The new sanctions package targets “up to 100 oil tankers” as well as several individuals and entities, including two Hong Kong-based companies.
Sanctions
Kraken Thwarts Attempt by DPRK Hacker to Infiltrate Company
By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025
Instead of alerting the applicant, Kraken strategically advanced them through the recruitment process to study their tactics.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Chinese Refinery, Port Operators Over Iran Oil Shipments
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/05/2025
New sanctions have been imposed on a Chinese refinery and three port operators, along with several companies, vessels, and captains.
Sanctions
EU Commission Proposes 17th Russia Sanctions Package
By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2025
The package targets Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers as well as dozens of companies involved in sanctions evasion, including China-based entities.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Myanmar’s KNA and its Leader Over Cyber Scams
By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2025
The sanctions were imposed for the harm KNA and its leaders caused to US citizens through cyber scam operations.
AML / KYC
BNM Fines Two MSB Licensees for Sanctions Screening Gaps
By Editors | 04/05/2025
Merchantrade Asia and JAGS Money failed to update their sanctions databases promptly. Both have since taken remedial measures.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Chinese Companies for Chemical Shipments to Iran
By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2025
Five China-based companies were sanctioned over shipments of ballistic missile propellant ingredients for use by Iran’s IRGC.
Sanctions
China, Russia Are Using a New Payments Netting System to Trade Freely
By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2025
The netting system, set up by sanctioned banks, has become the cheapest way for settling trade between Russia with China
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