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    Enforcement

    US Grand Jury Indicts Three Russians Who Operated Crypto Mixers

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2025

    The defendants operated Blender.io and Sinbad.io, which were used to launder funds stolen from victims of ransomware, virtual currency thefts, and other crimes.

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    Sanctions

    EU Delivers First €3b Tranche of G7 Loan Funds to Ukraine

    By Editors | 14/01/2025

    The funds will be repaid from the proceeds of Russian assets that have been immobilised in the EU due to sanctions.

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    AML / KYC

    Interpol Published First-ever ‘Silver Notice’ at Italy’s Request

    By Thisanka Siripala | 13/01/2025

    The Silver Notice seeks information from Interpol member countries on the assets belonging to a senior member of the mafia

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    Hong Kong FSDC Signs MoU with Istanbul Financial Center

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2025

    The MoU will foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, paving the way for innovative solutions in financial services.

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    Sanctions

    Japan Imposes New Round of Russia-related Sanctions

    By Editors | 13/01/2025

    The measures target individuals and entities in Russia, China, the UAE, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand, Turkey, and Georgia.

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    Sanctions

    US Imposes “Most Significant Sanctions Yet” on Russia’s Energy Sector

    By Editors | 13/01/2025

    Treasury targeted 183 vessels and more than 150 entities. The State Department sanctioned nearly 80 entities and individuals.

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    Sanctions

    UK to Introduce New Sanctions Regime for ‘People Smugglers’

    By Editors | 12/01/2025

    The regime will target the finances of individuals and entities that exploit vulnerable people by facilitating dangerous sea crossings across Europe

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Six Biggest US Banks All Quit Net Zero Banking Alliance

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2025

    Only three US banks remain in NZBA, which is now restructuring. BlackRock separately said it will leave the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.

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    Sanctions

    NATO Allies Start Using AI to Monitor Russian Shadow Fleet

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2025

    The initiative was launched under the banner of the Joint Expeditionary Force, a UK-led Northern European multi-national military partnership

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    Sanctions

    OFAC Sanctions Leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces

    By Editors | 08/01/2025

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US government has determined that the RSF has “perpetrated genocide” in Sudan

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