FATF Acts To Diminish Russia's Influence On Organisation
In a move that could be seen as hesitancy, the anti-money laundering (AML) organisation has …
UPDATE: EU Adopts 6th Package Of Russian Sanctions, Targets Oil For First Time
The European Commission has announced that it has adopted a sixth package of sanctions against …
Russian Oil Ban: European Council Reaches Agreement On 6th EU Sanctions Package
The European Council has reached an agreement in principle that could lead to a ban …
Rouble To The Rescue: Russia Reveals Plans To Skirt Sanctions After US Closes Sovereign Debt Loophole
Russia’s minister of finance has proposed a new payment mechanism that he believes will allow …
European Commission Outlines Tougher Rules On Freezing And Confiscating Oligarchs’ Assets
Brussels has proposed new rules to make seizing assets easier and undermining Russia sanctions in …
DOJ Files First Case Alleging Crypto Use In Sanctions Evasion
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused a US individual of using cryptocurrency transfers to …
Cash, Crime And Reimbursement: A Look At What Was In The Queen's Speech
The UK government has committed to introducing new legislation to protect access to cash, to …
US Issues New Sanctions Targeting Sberbank, Gazprombank, MIB
The US has issued new sanctions against designated individuals and entities deemed “critical” to Russia’s …
Swiss Drag Out Bank Secrecy Law Change Amid Growing International Pressure
A Swiss parliamentary committee has voted against changing the country’s notorious bank secrecy provisions, despite …