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Binance CEO claims it is a'myth' that crypto is used to evade sanctions
The CEO of Binance, which has been chastised for its compliance issues, now claims that cryptos are not being used to circumvent Russian...
Apr 6, 20221 min read


S&P Global was fined $79K for alleged dealings with sanctioned Rosneft in 2016-17
S&P Global, a financial analytics firm, agreed to pay $78,750 to the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in a...
Apr 4, 20222 min read


Impact of latest sanctions on Moscow's tech sector
The US has imposed sanctions on Russia's cyber and technology sectors and the latest round of sanctions has provided an insight into how...
Apr 4, 20223 min read


US lawmaker investigate whether Credit Suisse is properly enforcing Russian sanctions
Because of Credit Suisse's shady compliance record, US lawmakers have demanded more information about the bank's handling of sanctions...
Mar 29, 20222 min read


European Commission: Sanctioned Russians should be stripped of their 'Golden Passports'
As the EU takes aim at Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the European Commission has called for sanctioned Russians and Belarusians to...
Mar 29, 20222 min read


Regulators are keeping an eye on Russia's use of cryptocurrency to avoid Western sanctions.
Financial regulators around the world are keeping a close eye on Russian interests' use of crypto assets to evade Western sanctions....
Mar 23, 20221 min read


Russian tycoon transferred a $1.3 billion investment from Cyprus to the BVI in the face of sanctions
According to widely published papers, Russian businessman Alexei Mordashov transferred $1.3 billion in shares in travel operator TUI to a...
Mar 18, 20222 min read


FCA ordered UK banks to provide information on Russian oligarchs as part of new sanctions package
As part of a wide-ranging sanctions package announced last week, UK banks will now be required to share information on Russian oligarchs....
Mar 14, 20222 min read


UK Foreign Secretary says Russian oligarchs should be ashamed - Roman Abramovich sanctioned in UK
In response to the Ukrainian invasion, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said oligarchs should ‘hang their heads in shame'. Roman Abramovich,...
Mar 10, 20222 min read


Rich Russians flee to UAE as EU, UK, and US sanctions tighten
Following a wave of harsh EU, UK and US sanctions, wealthy Russians have flocked to the UAE to buy property and register businesses....
Mar 10, 20222 min read


Latest US attempt to put pressure on Putin - Proposal for new sanctions aimed at wealthy Russians
As the West piles pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, the European Union is expected to introduce a new sanctions package aimed...
Mar 9, 20222 min read


European Commission - Laws to stop VASPs evading sanctions
Sanctioned Russians and their companies could use cryptocurrencies to evade international sanctions, according to EU finance ministers....
Mar 3, 20222 min read


As part of the EU sanctions crackdown, France and Germany seize Russian oligarchs' super yachts
According to Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, a yacht belonging to Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin was seized by French customs as it attempted...
Mar 3, 20223 min read


West responds to the invasion of Ukraine -sanctions will be imposed on Russia's largest banks
As the West responds to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, sanctions will be imposed on some of Russia's largest lenders. Sanctions against...
Feb 25, 20222 min read


Japan will strengthen sanctions against Russia, target banks
TOKYO: Japan will strengthen sanctions against Russia to include financial institutions and military equipment exports, Prime Minister...
Feb 25, 20221 min read


European sanctions against Russia
EU sanctions against Russian sovereign bonds, 351 members of parliament, and 11 legislators will take effect today. The European...
Feb 23, 20221 min read


US sanctions Russia as EU and UK prepare their responses to Putin's troop movement
The United Stated announced sanctions today in response to Russia's deployment of troops in eastern Ukraine's two separatist enclaves....
Feb 22, 20224 min read


For breaking Iran sanctions, Sojitz Hong Kong was fined $5.2 million.
Rogue employees intentionally misled company executives and compliance regarding the true origin of goods worth more than $75 million,...
Feb 18, 20222 min read


Compliance Office sanctioned by FINRA
A compliance officer, that worked at a brokerage firm, was fined $25,000 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for...
Feb 15, 20222 min read


Mother of all sanctions bill....
A Counter-Corruption Advisor to the United States Congress has taken to social media to describe the "mother of all sanctions bill" that...
Feb 4, 20221 min read
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