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Maya Lester KC

US and UK memo of understanding on sanctions information sharing

13/01/2025 — OFSI and OFAC have published a memorandum of understanding which aims to strengthen collaboration on investigating, enforcing and promoting sanctions compliance - release. This...
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Michael O'Kane

OFAC sanctions Terrorgram Collective as terrorist organisation

13/01/2025 — OFAC has designated the Terrorgram Collective and 3 people linked to it under its Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations. The 3 individuals are: Ciro Daniel...
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Maya Lester KC

EU sends first €3b to Ukraine to be repaid with proceeds from sanctioned Russian central bank assets in the EU

13/01/2025 — The European Commission sent the first €3b of its Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) loan to Ukraine on 10 January 2025. The total MFA loan will...
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Maya Lester KC

EU renews Hamas / Palestinian Islamic Jihad sanctions

13/01/2025 — The EU has renewed its sanctions regime against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)....
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In focusRussia sanctions

Sanctions are imposed on Russia by the EU, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand and others, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

 

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Michael O'Kane

UN Panel of Experts report & recommendations on DRC sanctions

13/01/2025 — The Panel of Experts established to monitor the UN’s sanctions regime on DRC published its midterm report on 9 January 2025. The Panel reports...
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Maya Lester KC

Several 3rd countries align with EU sanctions measures

13/01/2025 — 3rd countries have aligned with EU sanctions measures taken against Guatemala, Sudan, DPRK, Mali, Haiti, Russia, and human rights abuses. Guatemala and Mali In...
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Michael O'Kane

Canada adds to Venezuela sanctions list in line with US, EU and UK

13/01/2025 — Canada has sanctioned 14 current and former senior Venezuelan officials – press release. The designations, made alongside similar measures taken by the UK, US...
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Maya Lester KC

Japan sanctions Russian people and entities & updates export controls

10/01/2025 — Russia sanctions: Japan has designated 11 Russian individuals, 29 Russian entities and 3 Russian banks in connection with the war in Ukraine – press...
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Maya Lester KC

UK, US, EU and Canada issue similar sanctions against Venezuela

10/01/2025 — The UK, US and EU have co-ordinated in issuing similar sanctions on individuals  associated with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s regime. UK The UK has...
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Michael O'Kane

UK and US co-ordinate on Russian oil sanctions

10/01/2025 — The UK and US have made designations relating to the Russian oil sector. Both countries have issued accompanying general licences.   UK Designations and...
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Maya Lester KC

US House of Reps passes bill to sanction ICC for the 2nd time

10/01/2025 — The US House of Representatives has passed a bill for the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act for a second time. The House previously passed the...
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Michael O'Kane

UK amends Russian general licence on statutory audit fees

10/01/2025 — OFSI has amended General Licence - INT/2024/4888228 to clarify that statutory auditors can receive permitted payments made by UK DPs or persons acting on...
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