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International
AML / KYC
US, UK, South Korea Warn of DPRK Espionage Campaign
By Editors | 26/07/2024
Joint advisory says North Korean hacker group ‘Andariel’ is a threat to entities in the US, UK, South Korea, Japan and India.
Sanctions
Russia Progresses Bill to Allow Foreign Banks to Open Branches
By Editors | 26/07/2024
The bill would enable foreign banks to open branches in Russia which they could then use to settle cross-border payments.
Sanctions
UniCredit Drops Part of Appeal Against ECB’s Russia Exit Orders
By Editors | 25/07/2024
UniCredit said it has received “sufficient clarity” from the ECB on certain parts of its application to the GCEU.
Sanctions
Australia Imposes First Sanctions Against Israelis in West Bank
By Editors | 25/07/2024
Seven Israelis and a youth group were sanctioned for their involvement in violent attacks against Palestinian communities.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions DPRK Procurement Network Based in China
By Editors | 25/07/2024
The action imposes sanctions on China-based individuals and entities involved in the procurement of items used in the production of North Korean ballistic missiles.
Big Picture
ISDA Calls for Greater Digitisation of Derivatives Documentation
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/07/2024
An industry survey has revealed that the average time taken to negotiate derivatives documents hasn’t fallen since 2006.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Emerging Markets Particularly Vulnerable to Stablecoin Risks: FSB
By Editors | 24/07/2024
New FSB report says EMDEs are particularly vulnerable to macro-financial risks associated with the use of foreign currency-pegged stablecoins.
Sanctions
Hong Kong Has Become a Sanctions Evasion Hub: Report
By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2024
New report says Hong Kong has emerged as a “global centre for illicit finance and trade” and the city’s banks should be sanctioned.
Sanctions
US Commerce Dept Expands Export Controls Against Iran
By Editors | 24/07/2024
The expansion of export controls seeks to address concerns regarding Iran’s potential use of US technology in weapons systems.
Sanctions
Japan Imposes First Sanctions Against Israelis in West Bank
By Editors | 24/07/2024
Japan designated four Israeli settlers involved in violent acts against Palestinians as targets for asset freezing measures.
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