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Bank of Italy Reports Potentially Illegal Transfers to Russia Amid Sanctions
The Bank of Italy has reported potentially illegal bank transfers from Italian accounts to Russia last year, routed through other...
Flexi Group
Jun 28, 20241 min read
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russian Entities in $1.6 Billion Industrial Stake Case: Raiffeisen Bank International Withdraws Amid Scrutiny
The U.S. Treasury has taken a significant step by imposing sanctions on a complex web of Russian entities allegedly involved in masking...
Flexi Group
May 15, 20242 min read
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Navigating Payment Challenges: Russian Firms Turn to Intermediaries in China Amid Sanctions Concerns
The evolving landscape of payments for goods between Russian companies and Chinese counterparts, amidst looming secondary sanctions...
Flexi Group
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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U.S. Mulls Sanctions on Chinese Banks: Navigating the Complex Dynamics of Global Trade and Military Support
Amid escalating tensions between the United States and China, reports indicate that the U.S. is in the process of formulating sanctions...
Flexi Group
Apr 23, 20243 min read
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U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Cypriot Companies Linked to Belarusian Defense Industry
The recent actions taken by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to expand its sanctions list by including two Cypriot companies represent...
Flexi Group
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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Russian Wealth Shift: Dubai's Fading Allure Amid Rising Costs and Tightening Sanctions
In the wake of President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine two years ago, Dubai emerged as a favored destination for Russians seeking...
Flexi Group
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Russian Financial and Tech Entities: Detailed Overview of Designated Persons and Companies
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on the 25th of March the sanctioning of thirteen...
Flexi Group
Mar 29, 20244 min read
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Bank of Latvia Governor Urges Swift Action to Seize Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine's Defense
A European central bank governor has urged swift action in seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's war effort, stressing the...
Flexi Group
Mar 26, 20242 min read
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MEPs Approve Sweeping Directive to Harmonize EU Sanctions Enforcement
This directive represents a concerted effort to address the existing discrepancies among member states regarding the definition of...
Flexi Group
Mar 14, 20242 min read
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U.S. Official Issues Stark Warning to Austria and RBI on Russia Business Risks
A senior U.S. official specializing in sanctions enforcement is slated to deliver a stern warning to Austria and Raiffeisen Bank...
Flexi Group
Mar 7, 20242 min read
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UK Struggles with Sanctions Enforcement: Russian Official's London Property Escapes Freeze
Amidst the United Kingdom's endeavor to enforce sanctions against Russian officials following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022,...
Flexi Group
Feb 29, 20242 min read
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Cyprus Takes Action: Establishing Financial Sanctions Unit to Combat Illicit Activity
Cyprus is taking decisive measures to overhaul its financial sector and address its reputation as a haven for Russia's elite. One of the...
Flexi Group
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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FIUs Issue Joint Advisory on Russia Sanctions Evasion: Collaborative Efforts to Detect and Prevent Illicit Financial Activities
The Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) of the Netherlands (FIU-NL), Germany (FIU DE), and Canada (FINTRAC) have collaborated on a joint...
Flexi Group
Feb 22, 202415 min read
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EU Visa Sanctions: Examining Dynamics with Gambia and Iraq Amidst Ongoing Discussions
The recent report from Statewatch delves into the intricate discussions among European Union (EU) Member States regarding potential visa...
Flexi Group
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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British Banks Linked to Trades with Sanctioned Iranian Entities: Standard Chartered Implicated Alongside Lloyds, Santander, and HSBC
A recent report has revealed that a third British bank, Standard Chartered, has been implicated in trades with a sanctioned Iranian...
Flexi Group
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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Evasion of Russia Sanctions: EU Commission Takes Action Against Companies, Urges Member States to Hold Accountable
The European Commission is poised to disclose details regarding the evasion of Russia sanctions by companies, with plans for a follow-up...
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Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Chinese Banks Tighten Financing Restrictions on Russian Clients in Response to U.S. Sanctions on Overseas Financial Firms
Chinese state-owned banks are reportedly intensifying their restrictions on financing Russian clients in response to the approval of...
Flexi Group
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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Leaked Documents Reveal Roman Abramovich's $63 Million Investments in European Start-ups Through Venture Capital Firm Target Global
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has reportedly invested $63 million in European start-ups through London-based venture capital firm...
Flexi Group
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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EU Expands Sanctions to Include World's Largest Diamond Producer Alrosa Over Russia's Actions
The European Union (EU) has extended its sanctions against Russia, adding Alrosa, the world's largest diamond producer, and its CEO Pavel...
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Jan 11, 20242 min read
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German prosecutors have initiated legal proceedings to seize over €720 million from a Frankfurt bank account belonging to a sanctioned Russian financial institution
In a groundbreaking move, German prosecutors have initiated legal proceedings to seize over €720 million from a Frankfurt bank account...
Flexi Group
Dec 21, 20232 min read
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