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China Expands Rare Earth Export Controls to Cover Technology
By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025
New rules require dual-use export permits for technologies related to rare earth processing, manufacturing, and recycling, citing national security concerns.
Sanctions
Under Siege: Unmasking TBML Threats in Asia’s Complex Trade Systems
By Bradley Maclean | 09/10/2025
New whitepaper by Regulation Asia and LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides an analysis of the evolving TBML landscape and a roadmap to help FIs strengthen their defences.
Sanctions
Australia Proposes New Sanctions Framework for Afghanistan
By Editors | 09/10/2025
The proposed autonomous regime targets the Taliban for human rights abuses and would impose asset freezes and travel bans on designated individuals and entities.
Sanctions
MAS Clarifies Sanctions Scope After Russia-Linked Stablecoin Appears at Conference
By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2025
The issuer of A7A5, owned by a sanctioned Moldovan fugitive banker and Russia’s state-owned Promsvyazbank, was featured as a sponsor at Token2049.
Sanctions
China Using Covert State-Backed Channel to Fund Iran Oil Purchases - Report
By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2025
A hidden financial conduit involving state insurer Sinosure is funnelling billions in oil payments to Iran, according to reports.
Sanctions
US Hits Iran's Military Tech Supply Chain With Sanctions
By Editors | 02/10/2025
New measures target entities and individuals in Asia and Europe accused of supplying Iran's missile and aircraft programmes, following the snapback of UN sanctions.
AML / KYC
US Expands Export Blacklist to Cover Affiliates of Sanctioned Firms
By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025
A new rule automatically applies US export controls to entities 50% or more owned by blacklisted firms, increasing due diligence burdens.
Sanctions
Japan Reimposes Iran Sanctions, Requiring FIs to Freeze Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2025
The measures target 78 entities and 43 individuals, requiring financial institutions to implement payment controls and enhanced due diligence.
Sanctions
Former Myanmar Advisor Calls for Broader, 'Go Big' Sanctions
By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025
Sean Turnell, a former advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi, describes a 'tottering' banking system and urges a broader sanctions regime to choke off military funding.
Sanctions
UN Sanctions on Iran Reimposed, Targeting Banking and Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025
"Snapback" triggered by European powers restores asset freezes and financial restrictions; China and Russia dispute the move's legality.
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