Sanctions

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    FATF, OECD Spotlight Vulnerabilities of Investment Migration Programmes

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2023

    The report proposes mitigation measures to address the risks and vulnerabilities associated with investment migration programmes.

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    Sanctions

    UK, South Korea to Cooperate on North Korea Sanctions Patrols

    By Editors | 23/11/2023

    Agreement calls for greater naval cooperation to detect and thwart violations of UN sanctions off the coast of North Korea.

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    AML / KYC

    US Authorities Secure Multi-Billion Dollar Settlement from Binance

    By Editors | 21/11/2023

    Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao stepped down as part of the settlement with DOJ, FinCEN, OFAC and CFTC. SEC case not mentioned.

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    Sanctions

    US Adds Indian Firm to Entity List, Highlights Export Controls on Russia

    By Editors | 20/11/2023

    Commerce Department accuses the firm of supplying US-origin circuits to Russian defence companies, while also targeting firms supplying US-origin airline parts to Venezuela.

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    Enforcement

    OFSI Updates Sanctions Guidance to Clarify “Control Test”

    By Editors | 19/11/2023

    The updated guidance clarifies that political leaders are not presumed to control public bodies or private companies for the purposes of UK sanctions, in response to a recent court decision.

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    US Sanctions Highlight Russian Influence in Balkans Region

    By Editors | 17/11/2023

    US government actions targets individuals and entities linked to Russia accused of corruption and destabilising activities in the Balkans.

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    Enforcement

    OFAC Sanctions UAE Companies, Vessels for Trading Russian Oil

    By Editors | 17/11/2023

    Latest OFAC action meant to strengthen enforcement of the G7 oil-price cap as Russia continues to profit from oil exports.

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    Sanctions

    US Lifts Export Controls on Chinese Institute as Part of Fentanyl Deal

    By Editors | 17/11/2023

    The US Commerce Department removed China’s Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science from the Entity List as part of a bilateral effort to regulate the fentanyl trade.

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    Enforcement

    US, UK Tout “Enhanced Partnership” on Sanctions

    By Editors | 16/11/2023

    US and UK sanctions authorities have worked closely together over the past year as the UK continues to define its post-Brexit sanctions regime.

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    OFAC Issues Guidance on Humanitarian Aid to Palestinians

    By Editors | 15/11/2023

    OFAC says guidance is intended to help NGOs navigate US sanctions while providing aid to Palestinian people.

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