Sanctions

Sanctions

US and UK Announce Sanctions on Hamas Leaders and Financiers

By Editors | 15/11/2023

Latest coordinated US and UK sanctions target Hamas leadership and financial channels in the Middle East.

Enforcement

EU Parliament Calls for Stronger Russia Sanctions Enforcement

By Editors | 13/11/2023

Resolution urges EU to strengthen enforcement of existing sanctions while adopting new sanctions on Russian petroleum and diamonds, including refined products from India and other markets.

Sanctions

Canada Sanctions News Outlets Linked to Russian Disinformation

By Editors | 12/11/2023

The nine individuals and six entities are accused of spreading information justifying Russian aggression against Ukraine, Canada’s foreign ministry said.

Sanctions

UK Targets Russian Gold and Oil as EU Preps New Sanctions Package

By Editors | 08/11/2023

UK government announced asset freezes on 29 individuals and entities in Russia’s gold, oil, and strategic sectors.

Sanctions

New York State Fines Payments Company for Weak Sanctions Controls

By Editors | 07/11/2023

Payoneer settles with New York State for USD 1.2 million for compliance failings after paying OFAC USD 1.4 million in 2021.

Sanctions

US Government Tells Banks to Watch for Signs of Export Controls Evasion

By Editors | 07/11/2023

Latest BIS-FinCEN alert introduces a new filing code for suspicious activity reports related to suspected export controls evasion.

Enforcement

New OFAC Settlement Highlights Compliance for E-Commerce

By Editors | 07/11/2023

The US Treasury Department said a US-based online rewards company failed to identify transactions involving persons in Crimea, Cuba, Iran, and Syria.

Sanctions

US Commerce Department Fines Manufacturer for Aiding Israeli Boycott

By Editors | 05/11/2023

The US-based manufacturer admitted to violating the US Antiboycott Regulations by certifying that shipments to the Middle East did not contain Israeli-origin goods.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Russian National for Laundering Funds for Wealthy Clients

By Editors | 05/11/2023

Ekaterina Zhdanova allegedly helped wealthy clients evade sanctions and move money internationally using crypto and other channels.