International

AML / KYC

INTERPOL Calls for Shift Away from ‘Dehumanising’ Term ‘Pig Butchering’

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2024

INTERPOL argues that the term dehumanises and shames victims of such frauds, deterring them from coming forward to seek help and provide information to authorities.

Sanctions

US Imposes More Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Oil Trade & Yemen’s Houthis

By Editors | 22/12/2024

The sanctions targets include companies based in Hong Kong, Malaysia and India. Five cryptocurrency wallets were also added to the SDN list.

Sanctions

US, UK Impose Human Rights Sanctions Against Georgian Officials

By Editors | 21/12/2024

The sanctions were imposed over a violent crackdown by Georgia’s government against protestors, opposition figures and members of the media

Sanctions

OFAC Announces Two New Settlements for Sanctions Violations

By Editors | 20/12/2024

An individual US person violated Magnitsky sanctions and a US manufacturer of musical instruments violated Iran sanctions.

Sanctions

US Announced Sanctions Targeting Nord Stream 2 Project

By Editors | 20/12/2024

The sanctions are intended to hinder any efforts to revive the project and limit Russia’s ability to generate energy revenues.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Launches Global Network to Support ISSB Standards Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 20/12/2024

IOSCO members from 31 jurisdictions have joined the network, which will support capacity-building efforts mostly in emerging markets.

Securities / Derivatives

CUAM, Azimut to Cooperate on Establishing China-UAE ETF Link

By Editors | 20/12/2024

China Universal Asset Management and Azimut Group will work on launching an ETF Link between the SSE and ADX.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Proposes Recommendations to Address Leverage in NBFI

By Editors | 19/12/2024

The policy recommendations seek to address financial stability risks arising from leverage in non-bank financial institutions.

Sanctions

US Sanctions 7 Targets for Aiding Iranian UAV Development

By Editors | 19/12/2024

One of the sanctioned individuals supplied technology used by Iran to kill three US service members in Jordan earlier this year.