All posts tagged "North Korea"
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599AML / KYCUS Judge Subpoenas Chinese Banks in Sanctions Probe – Report
A US federal judge has ordered three Chinese banks to provide documents in relation to a Hong Kong company which allegedly helped North Korea evade international sanctions.
May 7, 2019 -
712AML / KYCSoutheast Asia Vulnerable to North Korea Crypto Activity
New RUSI research reveals how North Korea can exploit cryptocurrency, particularly in Southeast Asia, to circumvent international sanctions.
April 16, 2019 -
476AML / KYCHong Kong Asked to Bolster Sanctions Enforcement Amid Huawei Dispute
US officials have asked Hong Kong to bolster sanctions enforcement as Huawei's deputy chairwoman stands accused of violating Iran sanctions through a Hong Kong shell company.
December 11, 2018 -
1.1KAML / KYCJapan’s MUFG in Ongoing AML Probe by New York Regulators
The probe has been ongoing since late 2017, where MUFG is alleged to have intentionally ignored internal controls meant to prevent it doing business with sanctioned entities.
November 23, 2018 -
2.3KAML / KYCOFAC Highlights Potential Gap in Singapore’s Sanctions Regime
Singapore can do more to prevent sanctions violations by domestic firms playing out on the international stage, says Eric A. Sohn at Dow Jones Risk & Compliance.
November 15, 2018 -
254AML / KYCJapan FSA Orders Banks to Report on North Korea JVs
All banks and credit unions ordered to provide the details on accounts used by 10 existing Japan-North Korea joint ventures, including details on individuals and entities, assets, employees and transaction records.
June 25, 2018
