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PEPs & Sanctions
Sanctions Against Chinese Firms are “Unlawful” – MOFCOM
By Editors | 26/02/2024
China’s Ministry of Commerce said the sanctions will have a negative impact on economic and trade relations with the EU and UK.
PEPs & Sanctions
Russia is Procuring Tank Parts Made in Japan, Taiwan via China
By Editors | 25/02/2024
A Belarusian-owned company in Shenzhen has reportedly been acquiring tank parts from Japanese and Taiwanese manufacturers for use by Russia.
Reporting & Disclosures
ISSB Works to Finalise Jurisdictional Adoption Guide
By ESG Investor | 25/02/2024
The ISSB’s Inaugural Jurisdictional Guide should be finalised by mid-year, with the core objective of reducing fragmentation.
PEPs & Sanctions
New Sanctions Packages Announced to Mark Ukraine War Anniversary
By Editors | 25/02/2024
The US, EU, Canada, Japan and Australia announced new Russia-related sanctions, including Chinese, Indian, South Korean and Thai companies among their targets.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Montenegro Court to Extradite Do Kwon to the US, Not Korea
By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2024
Montenegro’s High Court decided to approve the US extradition request over South Korea’s, citing the gravity of the charges and the evidence presented by US authorities.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Plenary Concludes With Beneficial Ownership, NPOs, Crypto in Focus
By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2024
Kenya and Namibia were added to the FATF’s grey list while Barbados, Gibraltar, Uganda and the UAE were removed.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Unveils Five Enforcement Actions Involving Russian Oligarchs
By Editors | 23/02/2024
The actions, including charges against the CEO of Russia’s VTB Bank, were unveiled just ahead of the two-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
PEPs & Sanctions
Three FIUs Issue Guidance on Russia Sanctions Evasion
By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2024
The FIUs of Canada, Netherlands and Germany issued a joint advisory providing indicators to aid in the detection of dual-use goods trade involving Russia.
PEPs & Sanctions
UK Unveils More Than 50 New Sanctions Targeting Russia
By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2024
The sanctions targets include Russian diamond companies, weapons manufacturers, and three China-based companies.
AI Risk & Governance
EU Establishes New Office to Implement AI Act
By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2024
The AI Office will be responsible for implementing the AI Act and fostering a trustworthy AI ecosystem in the EU.
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