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International
AML / KYC
Thailand Works to Address Risks of Myanmar Transactions
By Manesh Samtani | 04/01/2025
No evidence was found that transactions with Myanmar were linked to weapons purchases. A new sanctions policy has been issued.
Sanctions
BIS Proposes Rule to Address Foreign Threats in Commercial Drone Market
By Editors | 04/01/2025
The proposed rule seeks to safeguard the supply chain for unmanned aircraft systems or drones against foreign adversarial influences.
Sanctions
South Korea Imposes Sanctions Against DPRK IT Workers
By Editors | 03/01/2025
The sanctions target IT workers who have been earning foreign currency for the North Korean government
Crypto / Digital Assets
Do Kwon Appears in US Court Following Extradition from Montenegro
By Manesh Samtani | 03/01/2025
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon appeared in court on Thursday, ending more than 18 months of uncertainty about his extradition.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Russian Judge for Jailing Human Rights Activist
By Editors | 03/01/2025
Olesya Mendeleeva is the first judge in Russia to find a defendant guilty under Russia’s war censorship laws.
ESG / Sustainability
ASEAN Taxonomy Version 3 Takes Effect Following Revisions
By Editors | 02/01/2025
Version 3 of the ASEAN Taxonomy was revised before it took effect to provide greater clarity on the two new focus sectors.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Billionaire Founder of Georgia’s Ruling Party
By Editors | 31/12/2024
The US said Bidzina Ivanishvili and the Georgian Dream party have “eroded democratic institutions” and “enabled human rights abuses”
Sanctions
Russia Already Using Bitcoin in Foreign Trade Transactions – Reports
By Editors | 30/12/2024
Russian Finance Minister said bitcoin is already being used in foreign trade transactions as part of a new “experimental regime”.
Sanctions
US Commerce Dept Fines Materials Supplier for Exports to Russia
By Editors | 29/12/2024
Indium shipped solder materials used in electronics manufacturing to Russia on 11 occasions between April 2022 and March 2023
Enforcement
1MDB Files Suit Against Corporate Service Provider Amicorp
By Editors | 28/12/2024
1MDB alleges HK-headquartered Amicorp used shell companies and fraudulent financial structures to facilitate the misappropriation of assets.
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