Sanctions

AML / KYC

Myanmar Orders Conversion of All Foreign Currency to Kyat

By Editors | 07/04/2022

The order suggests the military government may be struggling to repay debt and purchase key supplies. Fresh sanctions were also recently announced.

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US, UK Announce New Russia Sanctions, EU to Ban Coal Imports

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022

New sanctions imposed against Sberbank, Alfa Bank, Credit Bank of Moscow, Putin’s adult daughters, and more Russian officials and oligarchs.

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Japan, US Impose More Sanctions Over DPRK Missile Tests

By Mark Johnston | 05/04/2022

Japan sanctioned 4 Russia-based entities and 9 other individuals. The US sanctioned 5 more North Korean entities.

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US Designates Russian Tech Firms for Enabling Sanctions Evasion

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2022

US sanctions 21 entities and 13 individuals. EU to propose new measures this week. Australia applies 35% export tariff.

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Japan to Tighten Russia Sanctions, G7 Rejects Ruble Option

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2022

Japan to impose new requirements on crypto exchanges. G7 rejects Russian demand for gas payments in rubles. US to help EU reduce dependence on Russian energy.

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US Lawmakers Probe Credit Suisse Russia Business

By Editors | 30/03/2022

The lawmakers are concerned that Credit Suisse may be concealing information about sanctions evasion by Russian oligarchs.

Sanctions

New Manager Announced for Hong Kong Tracker Fund

By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2022

Hang Seng Investment Management will become TraHK’s new manager in Q3 2022, replacing State Street, which has managed the ETF for 22 years.

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US, Australia Impose Sanctions Over DPRK Missile Tests

By Manesh Samtani | 28/03/2022

The sanctions were imposed against Russian and North Korean entities and individuals over missile tests on 27 February, 5 March and 24 March.

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US Imposes Fresh Russia Sanctions, G7 Pledges to Block Gold Trades

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2022

The G7 and EU will prohibit gold-related transactions involving Russia and ramp up monitoring and information sharing to prevent Russian sanctions evasion.