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PEPs & Sanctions
US Authorities Explain Sanctions Obligations of Non-US Persons
By Manesh Samtani | 07/03/2024
DOJ, OFAC, and Commerce Department explain their enforcement authority and provide examples of actions already taken against non-US-based parties.
PEPs & Sanctions
EU to Sanction 35 Individuals Over Death of Alexei Navalny
By Editors | 07/03/2024
The EU’s sanctions will target the most number of individuals over Navalny’s death compared to those of its allies Australia, Canada, the UK and US.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Two More Vessels for Supporting Houthis
By Editors | 07/03/2024
The sanctions also target Hong Kong-based and Marshall Islands-based companies, which own the two vessels.
Capital Adequacy
Basel III Monitoring Shows Bank Capital Ratios “Largely Stable”
By Manesh Samtani | 07/03/2024
Capital shortfalls under the final Basel III standards increased slightly for large internationally active banks, which saw record profits.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Montenegro Court Halts Extradition of Terra’s Do Kwon to US
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2024
Do Kwon’s case will be retried because of procedural issues over who between the US and South Korea was first to request his extradition.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Members of Spyware Consortium
By Editors | 06/03/2024
The consortium’s spyware and surveillance tools were used to target US officials, journalists, and policy experts.
Payments & Settlements
BRICS Nations to Create Blockchain-based Payment System
By Editors | 05/03/2024
The move aimed at increasing the role of the BRICS in the international monetary system and reducing reliance on US dollars.
PEPs & Sanctions
Coal Miner Challenges Australia Sanctions Regime in Court
By Editors | 05/03/2024
Tigers Realm Coal produces coal in Russia but does not directly export it. DFAT alleges breach of sanctions, which Tigers Realm has challenged.
PEPs & Sanctions
UK Launches Inquiry to Assess Russia Sanctions Programme
By Editors | 05/03/2024
The inquiry will also explore the confiscation of frozen Russian assets and whether sanctions should cover buyers of Russian oil and gas.
Payments & Settlements
BIS Explores Design Features of Fast Payment Systems
By Editors | 05/03/2024
New BIS article outlines the main design features of fast payment systems that may foster adoption, such as allowing non-bank participation.
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