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US threatens Iran’s trade partners as Treasury prepares toughest-ever...

The US has warned countries, banks and businesses supporting trade with Iran that they could face a new wave of economic penalties, as Treasury prepares what secretary Scott Bessent has described as the toughest sanctions Washington has imposed on Tehran....

#commodity finance#compliance#Iran

Switzerland uses sanctions anti-circumvention tool for first time as...

Switzerland is using its sanctions anti-circumvention mechanism for the first time, restricting exports of selected sensitive goods to the Kyrgyz…

#commodity finance#compliance#Kyrgyz Republic


EU transaction ban hits 33 more Russian banks, tightening...

European Union transaction restrictions have taken effect against 33 additional Russian credit and financial institutions, further narrowing the banking channels…

#compliance#European Union#financial messaging


Gunvor raid puts commodity trader compliance back under scrutiny

Swiss prosecutors have raided Gunvor’s Geneva offices as part of a criminal investigation linked to suspected bribery, putting compliance controls…

#bribery#commodity finance#commodity tradin


FCA warns firms to strengthen sanctions compliance controls

The Financial Conduct Authority has warned financial institutions that sanctions compliance remains an area of significant supervisory focus, as geopolitical…

#compliance#FCA#risk management


Trade investigations create new compliance challenge for exporters and...

Governments are increasingly using trade investigations as a foundation for retaliatory measures, creating a more complex compliance environment for exporters,…

#compliance#exporters#sanctions


UK adds new Russia trade sanctions as import controls...

The UK has introduced a fresh package of trade sanctions against Russia, widening import controls and increasing compliance pressure across…

#compliance#export controls#import controls


Adani to pay $275mn sanctions penalty after Iranian oil...

Adani Enterprises has agreed to pay $275mn to the US Treasury to settle allegations linked to Iranian oil trades, adding…

#Adani#commodity finance#compliance


Canadian export controls expansion raises compliance concerns for manufacturers

Canada is consulting on expanded export controls covering advanced semiconductors and manufacturing technologies, adding fresh compliance pressure for exporters and…

#Canada#compliance#export controls


OFAC targets Iran-linked tankers and shipping firms in fresh...

US authorities have added a fresh group of Iran-linked shipping companies and tankers to the sanctions list, increasing compliance pressure…

#commodity finance#compliance#Iran


US steps up scrutiny on oil trade as sanctions...

US authorities are tightening scrutiny on oil trade flows as concerns grow over sanctions exposure linked to complex global supply…

#commodity finance#compliance#oil trade


UAE trade finance loans linked to alleged $300m Libya...

Allegations that up to $300m in trade finance loans were used to support military operations in Libya are raising serious…

#compliance#financial crime#Libya

ITFA warns AML rules could increase pressure on trade...

The International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) has warned that evolving anti-money laundering (AML) requirements could place additional pressure on…

#AML#banks#compliance

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