International

Sanctions

EU Imposes New Cyber Sanctions Against Six Russian Actors

By Editors | 25/06/2024

The sanctions target two ‘Callisto group’ members, two ‘Armageddon hacker group’ members, and two others involved in deploying ‘Conti’ and ‘Trickbot’ malware.

Crypto / Digital Assets

EU Council Formally Adopts 14th Russia Sanctions Package

By Editors | 25/06/2024

The measures target Russia’s LNG sector, sanctions circumvention, the finance sector, Russian disinformation, dual-use goods, and 27 “shadow fleet” vessels.

AML / KYC

BSP Details Efforts to Address Fraud and Scam Threats

By Bradley Maclean | 25/06/2024

BSP officials discuss efforts to address fraud and scam threats through new requirements for banks and a thematic review of fraud management during 2024.

Enforcement

UAE Extradites Former CEO to Thailand to Face Fraud Charges

By Editors | 25/06/2024

The former CEO of Stark Corporation was extradited to Thailand after being on the run for around eight months.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SNB Extends CBDC Project ‘Helvetia’ for Two More Years

By Editors | 24/06/2024

The SNB said it has become “the world’s first central bank” to carry out a monetary policy operation in a live production environment using DLT.

Sanctions

FATF Must Blacklist Russia Over DPRK Partnership, Ukraine Says

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2024

RUSI’s Tom Keatinge says the FATF could damage its legitimacy if it doesn’t have a response to the strengthening of ties between Russia and North Korea.

Sanctions

Malaysia, Thailand Commencing Procedures to Join BRICS

By Editors | 24/06/2024

Thailand has submitted a formal letter of intent to join BRICS. Malaysia has decided to join and will start work on the formal procedures “soon”.

Fintech / Regtech

EU Commission Launches Consultation on Use of AI in Finance

By Editors | 23/06/2024

The consultation and a series of workshops target all financial stakeholders, covering use cases, benefits, barriers, risks and stakeholder needs.

Sanctions

Japan Foreign Ministry Announces New Russia Sanctions

By Editors | 22/06/2024

The new measures include a prohibition on exports to 14 entities based in Russia, as well as companies based in China, Hong Kong, India, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.