International

Sanctions

Canada Imposes More Sanctions Over October Hamas Attacks

By Editors | 12/05/2024

The four sanctioned individuals were designated by the US in the weeks following Hamas’ attack on Israel.

Sanctions

EU Ambassadors Agree on Use of Frozen Russian Assets

By Editors | 10/05/2024

90% of the interest generated from the frozen Russian state assets will be used for military aid for Ukraine.

Capital / Liquidity

Law Firms Rally Asian AT1 Claimants Against Switzerland

By Mark Johnston | 10/05/2024

Several law firms including Withers are spearheading efforts to recover funds lost in Credit Suisse AT1 bonds by Asian investors.

Big Picture

Report Calls on US Congress to Review DRPK Sanctions

By Editors | 10/05/2024

The report warns that the enhanced partnership between Russia and North Korea could undermine the effectiveness of US policy.

AML / KYC

FIs Exposed to Land Conversion-related Financial Crime Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2024

WWF-UK and Themis have identified vulnerabilities when it comes to handling the proceeds of land conversion-related financial crimes.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FTX to Make Full Repayment to Non-Government Creditors

By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2024

Under the reorganisation plan, up to 98% of non-government creditors will receive about 118% of their claims in cash.

Sanctions

OFAC Removes Sberbank Switzerland from Sanctions List

By Editors | 09/05/2024

Sberbank sold its Swiss subsidiary in September 2022 and the bank was then renamed to TradeXBank Ltd.

Sanctions

Russia Court Authorises Seizure of JPM, Commerzbank Assets

By Editors | 08/05/2024

The arbitration court authorised the seizure of $13.3mn from Commerzbank (Eurasia) JSC, a subsidiary of JPMorgan and Commerzbank.

Sanctions

FinCEN Issues Advisory to Help FIs Detect Terrorist Financing

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2024

The Advisory describes how Iran finances terrorist organisations and provides red flags to aid in detection, prevention, and reporting.