Denmark-based Spektr has issued a number of guides recently, providing what it describes as “complete” guides, albeit brief, to the compliance regimes in several countries.
www.spektr.com/blog
Denmark-based Spektr has issued a number of guides recently, providing what it describes as “complete” guides, albeit brief, to the compliance regimes in several countries.
www.spektr.com/blog
On 16 December, the new Anti-Money Laundering Authority issued 2 new reports.
www.amla.europa.eu/policy/regul...
On 16 December, the new Anti-Money Laundering Authority issued 2 new reports.
www.amla.europa.eu/policy/regul...
On 12 December, Skuld reported that, several years of relative calm, piracy activity off Somalia has flared up again; and provided updated guidance.
www.skuld.com/topics/port/...
On 12 December, Skuld reported that, several years of relative calm, piracy activity off Somalia has flared up again; and provided updated guidance.
www.skuld.com/topics/port/...
On 16 December, Maritime Executive reported that the Swedish Navy has spotted uniformed personnel aboard some of shadow fleet tankers.
maritime-executive.com/article/swed...
On 16 December, Maritime Executive reported that the Swedish Navy has spotted uniformed personnel aboard some of shadow fleet tankers.
maritime-executive.com/article/swed...
On 27 November, Journalismfund Europe reported that donated clothes are traveling thousands through opaque free zones in Pakistan and UAE, tripling carbon emissions and creating potential money laundering risks.
www.journalismfund.eu/circular-fas...
On 27 November, Journalismfund Europe reported that donated clothes are traveling thousands through opaque free zones in Pakistan and UAE, tripling carbon emissions and creating potential money laundering risks.
www.journalismfund.eu/circular-fas...
On 17 December, OCCRP reported Lithuania had arrested 21 people allegedly linked to a criminal network that used hot-air and helium-filled balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus
www.occrp.org/en/news/lith...
On 17 December, OCCRP reported Lithuania had arrested 21 people allegedly linked to a criminal network that used hot-air and helium-filled balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus
www.occrp.org/en/news/lith...
On 17 December, OCCRP claimed that the law does not allow non-citizens to register aircraft, buyers can set up US shell companies or financial trusts to do so.
www.occrp.org/en/project/n...
On 17 December, OCCRP claimed that the law does not allow non-citizens to register aircraft, buyers can set up US shell companies or financial trusts to do so.
www.occrp.org/en/project/n...
On 17 December, the EU advised of updates to its FAQ re movements of Russian diplomats, diamonds, and export controls on dual-use goods and advanced technologies; as well as the consolidated list.
finance.ec.europa.eu/eu-and-world...
On 17 December, the EU advised of updates to its FAQ re movements of Russian diplomats, diamonds, and export controls on dual-use goods and advanced technologies; as well as the consolidated list.
finance.ec.europa.eu/eu-and-world...
On 12 December, ADVANT Beiten reported that the financial crime office in North Rhine-Westphalia had purchased the data from a whistleblower.
www.advant-beiten.com/en/news/tax-...
On 12 December, ADVANT Beiten reported that the financial crime office in North Rhine-Westphalia had purchased the data from a whistleblower.
www.advant-beiten.com/en/news/tax-...
On 16 December, a post from Freshfields says that France has emerged as a jurisdiction of relevance holding companies accountable for human rights and environmental impacts
blog.freshfields.us/post/102lxwk...
On 16 December, a post from Freshfields says that France has emerged as a jurisdiction of relevance holding companies accountable for human rights and environmental impacts
blog.freshfields.us/post/102lxwk...
On 17 December, this article from the Brookings Institution asked this question, saying experts weigh in on how sanctions are being used today
www.brookings.edu/articles/can...
On 17 December, this article from the Brookings Institution asked this question, saying experts weigh in on how sanctions are being used today
www.brookings.edu/articles/can...
On 18 December, OFSI advised of the addition of individuals and entities of various nationalities to its sanctions lists.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6943ce...
On 18 December, OFSI advised of the addition of individuals and entities of various nationalities to its sanctions lists.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6943ce...
On 1 December, the Bank of Ireland issued its first Bulletin dealing with updates about AML/CFT, fraud and sanctions.
www.centralbank.ie/docs/default...
On 1 December, the Bank of Ireland issued its first Bulletin dealing with updates about AML/CFT, fraud and sanctions.
www.centralbank.ie/docs/default...
On 17 December, OFAC also sanctioned Jose Antonio Yepez Ortiz, the leader of CSRL.
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
ofac.treasury.gov/media/934841...
insightcrime.org/news/mexico-...
On 17 December, OFAC also sanctioned Jose Antonio Yepez Ortiz, the leader of CSRL.
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
ofac.treasury.gov/media/934841...
insightcrime.org/news/mexico-...
On 17 December, 8 relevant FAQ were also amended FAQs 967, 978, 999, 1011, 1117, 1182, 1203, and 1216.
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
On 17 December, 8 relevant FAQ were also amended FAQs 967, 978, 999, 1011, 1117, 1182, 1203, and 1216.
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
On 13 November, CMS Law reported that the Supreme Court held that there is no such English law principle of “deemed fulfilment”
cms-lawnow.com/en/ealerts/2...
www.slaughterandmay.com/insights/new...
www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litiga...
On 13 November, CMS Law reported that the Supreme Court held that there is no such English law principle of “deemed fulfilment”
cms-lawnow.com/en/ealerts/2...
www.slaughterandmay.com/insights/new...
www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litiga...
On 25 November, Tax Notes considered the use of private placement life insurance (PPLI), or “insurance wrappers”, which can also be used to obscure the origins of assets and evade and avoid taxation.
www.taxnotes.com/featured-new...
On 25 November, Tax Notes considered the use of private placement life insurance (PPLI), or “insurance wrappers”, which can also be used to obscure the origins of assets and evade and avoid taxation.
www.taxnotes.com/featured-new...
On 16 December, the UN advised that the General Assembly had adopted the UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents.
press.un.org/en/2025/l330...
uncitral.un.org/en/ncdconven...
On 16 December, the UN advised that the General Assembly had adopted the UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents.
press.un.org/en/2025/l330...
uncitral.un.org/en/ncdconven...
On 15 December, Corker Bining asked this after the Supreme Court focused on juries being given judicial directions how particular definitions should be interpreted.
corkerbinning.com/fraud-trials...
On 15 December, Corker Bining asked this after the Supreme Court focused on juries being given judicial directions how particular definitions should be interpreted.
corkerbinning.com/fraud-trials...
On 16 December, Insight Crime said that Mexico’s largest criminal groups are expanding the sophistication and profitability of their involvement in illicit fuel markets, to affect the US energy sector
insightcrime.org/news/mexico-...
On 16 December, Insight Crime said that Mexico’s largest criminal groups are expanding the sophistication and profitability of their involvement in illicit fuel markets, to affect the US energy sector
insightcrime.org/news/mexico-...
On 17 December, Eurojust said that he laundered money through gambling activities in Italy and cryptocurrency.
www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/eurojus...
On 17 December, Eurojust said that he laundered money through gambling activities in Italy and cryptocurrency.
www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/eurojus...
On 17 December, the Council of Europe reported that its GRECO arm had completed compliance procedures relating to Iceland in the light of the progress achieved in implementing recommendations
www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
On 17 December, the Council of Europe reported that its GRECO arm had completed compliance procedures relating to Iceland in the light of the progress achieved in implementing recommendations
www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
ON 17 December, OFSI advised individuals and entities had been removed from Syrian sanctions lists, but remained subject to sanctions
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/694271...
ON 17 December, OFSI advised individuals and entities had been removed from Syrian sanctions lists, but remained subject to sanctions
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/694271...
On 17 December, OFSI advised that the SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND RESEARCH CENTRE (SSRC) had been added to sanctions lists – but removed from the Syria sanctions lists.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/694273...
On 17 December, OFSI advised that the SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND RESEARCH CENTRE (SSRC) had been added to sanctions lists – but removed from the Syria sanctions lists.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/694273...
On 15 December, Global Affairs Canada advised that it was imposing additional sanctions against 4 individuals, all Iranian senior officials
www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
On 15 December, Global Affairs Canada advised that it was imposing additional sanctions against 4 individuals, all Iranian senior officials
www.canada.ca/en/global-af...