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OFAC issues guidance to assist agencies providing humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip
This guidance to clarify that U.S. sanctions do not stand in the way of legitimate humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people. Donors seeking to support the Palestinian people are encouraged to donate to trusted organisations.
US and UK take coordinated action against Hamas leaders and financiers
This action designates key Hamas officials and the mechanisms by which Iran provides support to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The designations are coordinated with action by the U.K. and are aimed at protecting the international financial system from abuse by Hamas…
Cyprus to strengthen sanctions controls; data leak shows potential sanctions breaches
The Cyprus government has promised a “zero-tolerance” approach to sanctions violations in response to a report released suggesting that Russian businessmen transferred millions of euros worth of assets in breach of EU sanctions allegedly managed by Cypriot accountants and corporate service providers.
France imposes restrictive measures upon two Hamas leaders
These measures were taken in accordance with Articles L. 562-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code, which authorizes the freezing of assets and prohibits making funds available to those who engage in certain financial crimes, including the financing of terrorist activities…
RUSI insights on how to counter sanctions-evasion networks
RUSI’s insights contribute to a broader understanding of the challenges associated with combating sanctions evasion networks. Efforts to align third countries with sanctions against Russia will only succeed when the private networks facilitating circumvention…
US Treasury targets additional sources of support and financing to Hamas
OFAC imposed sanctions on key Hamas-linked officials, targeting their assets and individuals facilitating sanctions evasion. The action includes designations related to Hamas’s investment portfolio and individuals involved in circumventing sanctions. The move aims to dismantle Hamas’s funding networks and disrupt its financial activities…
OFAC prohibits Financial Services with Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE) and imposes additional sanctions on Burma military regime
This sanctions action against MOGE seeks to degrade the regime’s ability to purchase weapons to carry out atrocities against the people of Burma. It prohibits some financial services, including loans, accounts, insurance, investments and others…
US Treasury hardens sanctions with 130 new Russian evasion and military-industrial targets
Sanctions focus on individuals and entities abetting Russia’s unconscionable war against Ukraine by providing Russia with much-needed technology and equipment from third countries.
US Treasury designates virtual currency money launderer for Russian elites and cybercriminals
Ekaterina Zhdanova, a Russian national, was sanctioned for her role in laundering and moving funds using virtual currency on behalf of Russian elites.
FCA issues guidance for crypto firms to help them comply with marketing rules
The Guidance also details how authorised firms communicating or approving financial promotions should apply the Consumer Duty to their marketing.
FinCEN Alert to Financial Institutions to Counter Financing to Hamas
New U.S. Govt measures aim to deny Hamas the ability to raise and use funds worldwide. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has also designated numerous individuals and entities associated with Hamas as part of these efforts…
US Treasury sanctions Hamas operatives and financial facilitators after terrorist attack on Israel
This action targets members managing assets in a secret Hamas investment portfolio, a Qatar-based financial facilitator with close ties to the Iranian regime, a key Hamas commander, and a Gaza-based virtual currency exchange and its operator.