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AML / KYC
Europol Leads Takedown of Messaging Platform Used by Criminals
By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2024
A total 51 suspects have been arrested, including 38 in Australia, where the platform’s mastermind was located and a drug lab was dismantled.
Fintech / Regtech
Global Data Sharing Standards Needed to Combat Financial Crime
By Thisanka Siripala | 18/09/2024
The GCFFC has published a paper calling for the development of legal pathways for cross-border data sharing for the purpose of combatting financial crime.
Securities / Derivatives
Saudi Exchange to List First HK-Focused ETFs This Year
By Editors | 18/09/2024
Hong Kong listed APAC’s first Saudi-focused ETF in November 2023. Paul Chan said two HK-focused ETFs will list in Saudi Arabia this year.
Sanctions
US, Canada Announce New Human Rights Sanctions on Iran
By Editors | 18/09/2024
Iran’s new President Masoud Pezeshkian, who took office in July, said he will ensure that authorities do not “bother” women.
Sanctions
Canada Announces New Sanctions on Hamas and Israel Settlers
By Editors | 18/09/2024
This is Canada’s fourth round of sanctions imposed over the October 2023 attacks on Israel, and the third round over extremist settler violence.
Sanctions
Meta Blocks Russian State Media on Facebook, Instagram
By Editors | 18/09/2024
Meta’s decision came just days after OFAC imposed sanctions on RT’s parent companies Rossiya Segodnya and TV-Novosti.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions More Members of Intellexa Spyware Consortium
By Editors | 18/09/2024
The sanctions target five individuals and an entity for their roles in developing, operating, and distributing commercial spyware technology marketed under the “Predator” brand.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Georgian Officials Over Human Rights Abuses
By Editors | 17/09/2024
OFAC sanctioned four individuals while the State Department announced visa restrictions on more than 60 others and their family members.
Fintech / Regtech
More Than 40 Private Sector Firms Join BIS Project Agora
By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2024
Seven central banks will work with more than 40 financial firms to explore how tokenisation can enhance wholesale cross-border payments.
Sanctions
EU Seeking Greater Certainty on Russia Sanctions Renewal Process
By Editors | 16/09/2024
The current process requires a unanimous vote from all EU member states every 6 months to renew the sanctions on Russia.
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