Sanctions Regulations
Press release Further measures to move faster with sanctions and clamp down on Putin’s regime The Government has put forward series of amendments to the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill to crack down on corrupt elites and ramp up pressure on Putin’s regime.From:Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, The Rt Hon […]
Links: News 04 March 2022 International sanction 2022 Updated Sanction Notification The Federal Council on the 4th. March 2022 further goods and financial sanctions against Russia were implemented. For this purpose, he amended the Ordinance on Measures Related to the Situation in Ukraine (RS 946.231.176.72). In his communication of the 4th In March 2022, […]
New Sanctions measures – Russia regime As part of updated regulations in the Russia sanctions regime, there are new restrictions on the provision of financial services for the purpose of foreign exchange reserve and asset management. The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2022 prohibit a UK individual or entity from […]
Timing is everything… Links: OFAC Notice Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations
New Russia regime regulations in force On 10th February 2022, The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 came into force. The regulations amend the designation criteria of The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Designation critieria now includes those who have been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia. […]
Link: Council of the EU Press release 13 December 2021 10:30 Mali: EU sets up autonomous framework for sanctions against those obstructing the political transition The Council today amended its sanctions regime in view of the situation in Mali, establishing new criteria that will allow the EU to autonomously impose restrictive […]
09 Dec 2021 PBoC and HKMA co-organise joint seminar on “Hong Kong’s Positioning and Prospect as an International Financial Centre” The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) co-organised a joint seminar “Hong Kong’s Positioning and Prospect as an International Financial Centre” today (9 December), […]
Publication of Amended Syria Sanctions Regulations and Related Frequently Asked Questions; Issuance of Venezuela-related General License 8I Release date. 11/24/2021 The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is adopting a final rule amending the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 542, to expand an existing authorization related […]
Statement regarding money laundering inspection in Danske Bank A / S – screening for sanctions On 15 December 2020, the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority conducted an inspection of Danske Bank A / S (the bank). This was a functional investigation of the money laundering area as part of the ongoing […]
It says that Hidri Trust and Red Sea Trading Corporation are not subject to the 50 Percent Rule. How does that happen? Section 2(b) of Executive Order includes the following: No entity shall be blocked pursuant to this order solely because it is owned in whole or in part, directly […]
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