United States

PEPs & Sanctions

US DOJ Secures Guilty Plea in Export Control Evasion Case

By Editors | 30/04/2024

The defendant allegedly tried to procure dual-use electronic components for entities in Russia involved in the development and manufacture of drones.

PEPs & Sanctions

Chinese Firms Turning to Illegal Channels for Russia Business

By Editors | 30/04/2024

With China’s big banks no longer processing Russia-related payments, exporters are increasingly turning to underground channels including cryptocurrency.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Last Stretch to T+1: Identifying Potential Bumps for Firms in Asia

By Nellie Dagdag | 30/04/2024

Nellie Dagdag says May 28th is not the end date for T+1 preparations; rather it is an awakening date for appreciation of the benefits of accelerated settlement.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

US Ban on Non-Competes Has Financial Industry Worried

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2024

The FTC announced a ban on non-compete clauses last week, prompting concerns over employee lawsuits and theft of trade secrets.

PEPs & Sanctions

OFAC Extends Authorisation for Russia-related Energy Transactions

By Editors | 29/04/2024

The general licence authorises energy-related transactions with nine Russian banks and the central bank. It was scheduled to expire on 1 May 2024.

Cryptocurrency

Crypto Software Firm Consensys Files Suit Against US SEC

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2024

Consensys has asked a federal court to declare that Ethereum is not a security, and therefore outside the SEC’s jurisdiction.

Resolution & Recovery

FDIC Seizes and Sells Republic First Bancorp in Latest Rescue

By Editors | 29/04/2024

The bank ran into trouble in early 2023 due to high cost pressures, a decline in deposits, a struggling mortgage lending business, and an inability to improve profitability.

Anti-Money Laundering

US DOJ Charges Founders of Crypto Mixer “Samourai Wallet”

By Editors | 27/04/2024

Over around ten years, Samourai Wallet was used to launder over $100mn in crime proceeds, earning the founders at least $4mn in fees.

PEPs & Sanctions

US, UK, Canada Announces More Sanctions for Iran’s Airstrike

By Editors | 26/04/2024

The US targeted 16 entities, eight individuals, five vessels and one aircraft. The UK and Canada also sanctioned targets involved in Iran’s drone and missile industries.