Sanctions

AML / KYC

China Responds to US ‘Treachery’ With Taiwan Trade Curbs

By Editors | 04/08/2022

China has banned imports of citrus fruit, two types of fish, and food items from 107 Taiwanese brands. Exports of natural sand to Taiwan are banned.

AML / KYC

Moscow Exchange Commences Trading in First Yuan Bonds

By Editors | 03/08/2022

Yuan-denominated bonds will open up an additional source of FX liquidity for Russian borrowers, who have been cut off from the dollar, euro and other foreign currencies.

AML / KYC

US Imposes New Round of Sanctions Against Russia

By Editors | 03/08/2022

The sanctions target Kremlin-connected elites, including retired Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva, who is understood to be Putin’s girlfriend.

AML / KYC

UK, EU Introduce Additional Sanctions Against Russia

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2022

The UK announced 42 new designations. The EU extended its sanctions and added 54 more individual and 10 more entity designations.

AML / KYC

US Treasury Allows Payouts on Russia Bond CDS

By Editors | 28/07/2022

General licence authorises US persons to participate in auction processes and receive Russian bonds to settle CDS transactions with Russian entities.

AML / KYC

UK: Most Crypto Firms Simply Withdrew Their FCA Applications

By Mark Johnston | 26/07/2022

The FCA approved 35 crypto firms out of 273 that applied for registration with the FCA under AML regulations.

AML / KYC

UK Requires Crypto Firms to Report Sanctions Breaches

By Editors | 26/07/2022

New regulations will require crypto exchanges and wallet providers to comply with OFSI’s reporting obligations from 30 August 2022.

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Panel 2: Disrupted Trade: Supply Chains, Global Security, and Money Laundering

By Editors | 25/07/2022

This panel discusses the pressures supply chains are under due to trade restrictions, sanctions, and pandemic-related disruptions.

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Panel 1: Redefining Risk: Sanctions and the Global Battle Against State-Backed Bad Actors

By Editors | 25/07/2022

This panel will discuss opportunities this presents to crack down on corruption and illicit financial flows, as the global tide turns against kleptocracy.