Europe

Sanctions

EU Allows Humanitarian Exception in Terrorism Sanctions Regime

By Editors | 20/02/2024

The decision comes after the EU established a dedicated framework in January to allow it to target Hamas and PIJ facilitators with sanctions.

Sanctions

EU, US, UK to Respond to Death of Top Putin Critic With Sanctions

By Editors | 20/02/2024

Aleksei Navalny, who survived a poisoning four years ago, died in a remote Arctic prison where he was serving a three-decade sentence.

Enforcement

BaFin Warns Deutsche Bank Over Transaction Monitoring Systems

By Mark Johnston | 19/02/2024

The mandate of a special monitor appointed in 2018 is being extended until end-October to oversee efforts to enhance the bank’s systems for processing transaction data.

BSP, Deutsche Bundesbank Sign MOU on Capacity Building

By Mark Johnston | 19/02/2024

Philippines’ BSP and Germany’s Bundesbank signed an MOU to enhance capacity-building efforts through tailored training and advisory services.

AML / KYC

NatWest to Claw Back Bonuses from Ex-Staff Over 2021 AML Fine

By Editors | 18/02/2024

Malus, clawback or reduction notices will be applied to ten individuals who were in role when the failures occurred but have since left NatWest.

Enforcement

Former Goldman Analyst Jailed in the UK for Insider Trading

By Editors | 18/02/2024

Mohammed Zina used sensitive information about deals Goldman was advising on to trade shares in six companies.

AML / KYC

FCA Calls on Industry to Take Lead in Combatting Financial Crime

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/02/2024

The FCA is urging regulated firms to utilise technology advancements and upgrade their systems to match the sophistication of criminals.

Sanctions

Swiss Commodity Firms Under Probe for Russia Sanctions Breaches

By Editors | 15/02/2024

Two commodity trading firms were referred to prosecutors for allegedly using Middle East subsidiaries to circumvent Swiss sanctions against Russia.

Sanctions

France Announces Sanctions Against “Extremist” Israeli Settlers

By Editors | 14/02/2024

The move prohibits 28 individuals from entering France, which plans to also pursue sanctions against Israeli settlers at the European level.