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Beijing's sanctioned EU lawmakers, will soon travel to Taiwan
Following the Chinese ruling party's top congress, a delegation of eight European lawmakers, two of whom have been sanctioned by Beijing,...
Oct 31, 20222 min read
Sanctions Are Ineffective Against Iran and Russia - How Putin Destroyed Western Arrogance
Sanctions play a significant role in international diplomacy, whether they are applied to forward geopolitical objectives or to sway the...
Oct 20, 20225 min read
The EU could sanction Iran within a few days over alleged drone sales to Russia
In a few of days, the European Union could slap new sanctions on Iran if it is determined that Tehran aided Russia in the Ukraine...
Oct 20, 20222 min read
Third countries have agreed to the EU's eighth round of Russia sanctions.
Yesterday, the EU High Representative stated that third countries agreed with EU Council measures that are part of the EU's 8th package...
Oct 18, 20221 min read
A man is arrested in the Netherlands as part of a Russian sanctions investigation.
A man has been detained in the Netherlands on suspicion of evading Russian trade restrictions imposed by the EU. The 55-year-old was...
Oct 10, 20221 min read
EU fully prohibits the offering of crypto services to Russian individuals
The offering of crypto services to Russian citizens and residents would be totally prohibited, the EU Council decided today. It coincides...
Oct 7, 20222 min read
Deputy PM of UAE and owner of Man City allegedly assisting oligarchs to evade sanctions
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the owner of Manchester City Football Club and the deputy prime minister of the United...
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Iran intelligence ministry sanctioned by US for Albania's cyberattack
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Friday against Iran's intelligence minister...
Sep 12, 20222 min read
US Treasury sanctionsTornado Cash, a virtual currency exchange
The virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash, which OFAC claims has been used to launder $7BN (€6.85BN) since its creation in 2019, will be...
Aug 9, 20222 min read
British American Tobacco sets aside $545 million for the resolution of U.S. sanctions
British American Tobacco announced that it has set aside 450 million pounds ($545 million) for the investigation into alleged sanctions...
Jul 29, 20221 min read
EU to include Sberbank, Russia's largest lender, on latest sanctions list
Today, EU ambassadors will discuss whether to include Sberbank, the largest lender in Russia, in the most recent round of sanctions. All...
Jul 21, 20222 min read
European Sanctions to include gold, not jewellery 6.5 as Brussels foreign ministers meet
This week, European foreign ministers will gather in Brussels, and gold will be added to the latest package of "maintenance and...
Jul 19, 20222 min read
Amex pays $430K to satisfy drug kingpin sanctions
According to the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control, a subsidiary of American Express agreed to pay $430,500 to...
Jul 19, 20223 min read
Despite American sanctions and a company ban, Binance processed client trades in Iran
Despite US sanctions and a company ban on doing business in Iran, the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange Binance reportedly continued to...
Jul 12, 20221 min read
The EU's new AML Authority (AMLA) may also be tasked with enforcing Russia sanctions
It has been revealed that the new AML Authority for Europe (AMLA) may also be responsible for enforcing sanctions across the EU....
Jul 5, 20223 min read
Russian assets of more than $30 billion seized by Russian Sanctions Taskforce
A Russian Sanctions Taskforce has disclosed that in its first 100 days of operation, it has impounded more than $30 billion (€28.5...
Jul 1, 20222 min read
Taiwan sanctions Russia after the Russia-Ukraine War
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Taiwan's government immediately moved to enact export controls and other measures to restrict...
Jun 27, 20224 min read
OCC risk report: Russian sanctions and staff turnover make compliance more difficult
Banks and financial institutions have received warnings from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) about increased...
Jun 27, 20222 min read
US Deputy Treasury Sec.: UAE financial sector to be vigilant in addressing Russian sanctions evasion
After tough economic sanctions against Moscow were put in place, the US Deputy Treasury Secretary issued a warning to the financial...
Jun 27, 20222 min read
The Central Bank of Ireland issued a letter on Russian sanctions obligations
The Central Bank of Ireland has written to business and professional representative groups, reminding them of their responsibilities...
Jun 21, 20221 min read
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