Sanctions

Sanctions

EU, Australia Announce Tightening of Sanctions on Russia

By Manesh Samtani | 20/09/2025

The EU proposes targeting Chinese and Indian firms in a new package, while Australia lowers the Russian oil price cap in a coordinated push.

Enforcement

Fugitive Wirecard COO Found in Moscow, Linked to Russian Spy Operations

By Editors | 18/09/2025

An international investigation has located Jan Marsalek, who is living under a new identity and working with Russia's FSB.

Sanctions

China Drafts New Rules to Tighten Dual-Use Export Licensing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

The proposed measures from the MOFCOM would introduce stricter 'one licence, one declaration' rules and clarify penalties for violations.

AML / KYC

US Sanctions Hong Kong, UAE Firms in Iran 'Shadow Banking' Crackdown

By Editors | 17/09/2025

The action targets a network using front companies and cryptocurrency to launder oil proceeds for Iran's military, heightening secondary sanctions risks.

Sanctions

Japan, New Zealand, UK Announce New Wave of Russia Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2025

The targets include companies in Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Thailand and India. Japan and New Zealand now aligned with the G7 oil price cap.

Sanctions

US Sanctions China, UAE Firms in Largest-Ever Action Against Houthi Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

OFAC sanctioned dozens of entities and vessels involved in Houthi fundraising and weapons procurement, while warning of secondary sanctions risks for FIs.

Sanctions

China to Reopen 'Panda Bond' Market to Russian Energy Firms

By Editors | 09/09/2025

Regulators have reportedly signalled support for renminbi-denominated bond sales by Russian energy groups.

Sanctions

ASO Provides Key Technical Details for Consolidated List Overhaul

By Editors | 08/09/2025

Firms given detailed guidance on alias strength, data formats, and a hard cut-off date as the 1 November deadline for sanctions list changes approaches.

Sanctions

FATF Should Police Ship Registries to Curb Sanctions Evasion, Says RUSI

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

The FATF should assess flag states to close loopholes used by sanctions-busting 'shadow fleets' from North Korea and others, RUSI argues in a new report.