Tag: Iran
EU & Americas News by Vincent Heintz
As major changes to AML/CTF are being considered and discussed, developments on both sides of the North Atlantic are of particular note, of which the…
Sanctions Compliance by Steve Munro
Complying with economic sanctions requires a comprehensive program of controls and oversight capable of addressing the unprecedented pace of change, geopolitical tensions, conflicting governmental policies,…
FI Focus – Recent Highlights from Standard Chartered by Trish Sullivan
The Bank announced on 9th April, 2019 resolutions with US and UK authorities regarding its historical sanctions and financial crime controls, which mostly related to…
EU Country Designations Rejected
In February, 2019 the EU Commission published a list of 23 Countries, which it believes have strategic deficiencies in their AML/CTF regimes and as such…
FATF Countries of Concern
Countries where FATF has called for counter measures remains unchanged with both North Korea and Iran still listed. That said counter measures on Iran had…