The bulk of OFAC’s June 17th designations bore the program tag [SYRIA-E.O.13894]. This Executive Order is the only one issued under the “Syria-related” sanctions program. This Executive Order allows the designation of people belonging to the Turkish government, any subdivision of it, or anyone determined to be: (A) to be […]
11 Jun 2020 Fraudulent website related to ZA Bank Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by ZA Bank Limited on fraudulent website, which has been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlink to the press release is available on the […]
HKMA Alert: Fraudulent HSBC website and phishing email Background info: State Department Fact Sheet on Iran Background Info: State Department statement on Hong Kong National Security Legislation European Commission issues opinion on ownership and control issues US issues Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory Time to do your OFAC paperwork!
Reminder to file the 2020 Annual Report of Blocked Property 7/1/2020 31 C.F.R. § 501.603 of the Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations (RPPR) requires holders of blocked property to provide the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) with a comprehensive list of all blocked property held as of June 30 of […]
From OFAC: Publication of Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory 7/1/2020 On July 1, the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, Homeland Security, and Treasury issued an advisoryon the risks for businesses with potential exposure in their supply chain to entities engaged in human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang) . […]
Recently, the European Commission was asked for an opinion on a variety of ownership and control issues related to Council Regulation (EU) 269/2014 (back then, the date was after the regulation number), which is a Ukraine territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence sanctions measure. Here’s the conclusions section: CONCLUSIONS In light […]
On Beijing’s Imposition of National Security Legislation on Hong Kong PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 30, 2020 Share The Chinese Communist Party’s decision to impose draconian national security legislation on Hong Kong destroys the territory’s autonomy and one of China’s greatest achievements. Hong Kong demonstrated to […]
UN Report Exposes Iran’s Defiance of the United Nations FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 30, 2020 Share “Let’s never accept Iran’s usual violent behavior for fear of something far worse… Let’s never submit to extortion… Let’s uphold the mission of this body to address threats to international peace […]
HKMA Alert: Fraudulent Airstar Bank Limited website OFSI implements those new Venezuela sanctions designations
11 Jun 2020 Fraudulent website and phishing email related to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited on fraudulent website and phishing email, which […]
