The ban has so far been announced by US, UK, Japan, and Canada, while discussions within the EU are still ongoing.
June 30, 2022FinCEN is meanwhile taking steps to boost cooperation with the FIUs of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the UK , and the Netherlands.
March 17, 2022Observers say China's “zero Covid policy” has limited its ability to showcase the e-CNY to a wider population.
February 9, 2022US and Singapore officials have reportedly met to discuss ways to limit Myanmar's military from accessing financial assets overseas.
February 4, 2022The action is separate from the "broad range of high impact measures" the US and its allies may impose if Russia invades Ukraine.
January 24, 2022The UK has made its first 22 designations under the new regime, including individuals in Russia, South Africa, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and South Sudan.
April 28, 2021The two adult children of the commander-in-chief of Myanmar’s military, Min Aung Hlaing, and six of their companies, have been designated by OFAC.
March 12, 2021