On 1 February, an editorial in China Daily reacted to the moves in Panama and Australia. economic and reputational costs of US strategic anxieties.
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/01/...
On 1 February, an editorial in China Daily reacted to the moves in Panama and Australia. economic and reputational costs of US strategic anxieties.
www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/01/...
On 31 January, the Daily Mail reported claims that the son of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei owns luxury mansions in Britain; through a network of shell companies
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On 31 January, the Daily Mail reported claims that the son of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei owns luxury mansions in Britain; through a network of shell companies
www.msn.com/en-za/news/o...
On 27 January, Chainalysis reported that Chinese-language money laundering networks (CMLN) now dominate known crypto money laundering activity,
www.chainalysis.com/blog/2026-cr...
On 27 January, Chainalysis reported that Chinese-language money laundering networks (CMLN) now dominate known crypto money laundering activity,
www.chainalysis.com/blog/2026-cr...
On 13 January, Export Practitioner reported that Trump had authorised sales of cluster munitions to South Korea
www.exportprac.com/stories/unti...
On 13 January, Export Practitioner reported that Trump had authorised sales of cluster munitions to South Korea
www.exportprac.com/stories/unti...
This report examines activity in 2025, with illicit crypto activity reaching $158 billion in 2025, up nearly 145% year over year
www.trmlabs.com/reports-and-...
This report examines activity in 2025, with illicit crypto activity reaching $158 billion in 2025, up nearly 145% year over year
www.trmlabs.com/reports-and-...
On 29 January, EU Regulation 2026/338 saw 3 names removed from the list, and details for 24 others amended.
eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten...
On 29 January, EU Regulation 2026/338 saw 3 names removed from the list, and details for 24 others amended.
eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten...
On 1 February, an article from Politico on Chinese state-owned group Zijin Mining and the copper and gold mining complex at the town of Bor in Serbia.
www.politico.eu/article/serb...
On 1 February, an article from Politico on Chinese state-owned group Zijin Mining and the copper and gold mining complex at the town of Bor in Serbia.
www.politico.eu/article/serb...
On 19 January, an Executive Order declared a “national emergency”, began process of imposing tariffs on goods from countries that sell/otherwise provide oil to Cuba
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www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
On 19 January, an Executive Order declared a “national emergency”, began process of imposing tariffs on goods from countries that sell/otherwise provide oil to Cuba
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
On 29 January, the Congressional Research Service published a comprehensive briefing on federal AML laws.
www.congress.gov/crs-product/...
On 29 January, the Congressional Research Service published a comprehensive briefing on federal AML laws.
www.congress.gov/crs-product/...
The Egmont Group of FIU has published this report which examines the operational effectiveness of FIU across 23 jurisdictions in Europe
egmontgroup.org/news/new-pub...
The Egmont Group of FIU has published this report which examines the operational effectiveness of FIU across 23 jurisdictions in Europe
egmontgroup.org/news/new-pub...
On 30 January, a post from the European Journal of International Law reported a shift towards active and increasingly aggressive procedural participation
www.ejiltalk.org/the-empire-s...
On 30 January, a post from the European Journal of International Law reported a shift towards active and increasingly aggressive procedural participation
www.ejiltalk.org/the-empire-s...
On 30 January, Marine Insight reported on plans by the Australian Government to take back and run the port
www.marineinsight.com/shipping-new...
On 30 January, Marine Insight reported on plans by the Australian Government to take back and run the port
www.marineinsight.com/shipping-new...
raytodd.blog/2026/01/30/b...
raytodd.blog/2026/01/30/b...
BACKGROUNDER FOLLOWING THE PANAMA SUPREME COURT DECISION RE THE PANAMA PORTS COMPANY On 30 January 2026, it was announced that, on 29 January, Panama’s Supreme Court of Justice had declared the Panama Ports…
BACKGROUNDER FOLLOWING THE PANAMA SUPREME COURT DECISION RE THE PANAMA PORTS COMPANY On 30 January 2026, it was announced that, on 29 January, Panama’s Supreme Court of Justice had declared the Panama Ports…
On 30 January, OFAC advised it had designated the officials, digital asset exchanges, & others. 7 entities with Hong Kong addresses deleted.
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
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On 30 January, OFAC advised it had designated the officials, digital asset exchanges, & others. 7 entities with Hong Kong addresses deleted.
ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
On 30 January, Aviation Week reported Trump had threatened to “decertify” all Canadian-built aircraft until Transport Canada certifies a number of US-built types
aviationweek.com/business-avi...
On 30 January, Aviation Week reported Trump had threatened to “decertify” all Canadian-built aircraft until Transport Canada certifies a number of US-built types
aviationweek.com/business-avi...
On 30 January, AUSTRAC announced starter kits, designed specifically for small businesses in newly regulated sectors to meet their compliance obligations, manage risks
www.austrac.gov.au/news-and-med...
On 30 January, AUSTRAC announced starter kits, designed specifically for small businesses in newly regulated sectors to meet their compliance obligations, manage risks
www.austrac.gov.au/news-and-med...
On 29 January, AUSTRAC related the story of the operation sparked in 2021 (during COVID) by an unusually high volume of cash deposits flowing into ATM
www.austrac.gov.au/operation-ta...
On 29 January, AUSTRAC related the story of the operation sparked in 2021 (during COVID) by an unusually high volume of cash deposits flowing into ATM
www.austrac.gov.au/operation-ta...
On 29 January, the FSC released its annual risk data report
www.jerseyfsc.org/news-and-eve...
On 29 January, the FSC released its annual risk data report
www.jerseyfsc.org/news-and-eve...
On 29 January, Sea News reported the revamped register weeks after the US imposed sanctions on the company operating the register.
seasnews.net/palau-revamp...
nauticalvoice.com/palau-shakes...
On 29 January, Sea News reported the revamped register weeks after the US imposed sanctions on the company operating the register.
seasnews.net/palau-revamp...
nauticalvoice.com/palau-shakes...
On 16 January, ITV reported that the Royal Court has seized more than £8.5 million from a shell company bank account
www.itv.com/news/channel...
On 16 January, ITV reported that the Royal Court has seized more than £8.5 million from a shell company bank account
www.itv.com/news/channel...
On 29 January, Rferl reported claims that Bangladeshi workers employed at a Chinese-owned factory in Serbia were subjected to labour abuses that may amount to human trafficking
www.rferl.org/a/serbia-chi...
On 29 January, Rferl reported claims that Bangladeshi workers employed at a Chinese-owned factory in Serbia were subjected to labour abuses that may amount to human trafficking
www.rferl.org/a/serbia-chi...
On 30 January, Lloyd’s List reported the Court had held the contracts unconstitutional
www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/pan...
www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/china-...
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On 30 January, Lloyd’s List reported the Court had held the contracts unconstitutional
www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/pan...
www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/china-...
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
On 30 January, the Guardian reported a lawsuit in US for damages against BAT, and a subsidiary, claiming the company spent years illicitly helping fund North Korea
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
On 30 January, the Guardian reported a lawsuit in US for damages against BAT, and a subsidiary, claiming the company spent years illicitly helping fund North Korea
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
On 29 January, OCCRP reported that China has carried out the death sentences of 11 members of the so-called Ming family criminal group.
www.occrp.org/en/news/chin...
On 29 January, OCCRP reported that China has carried out the death sentences of 11 members of the so-called Ming family criminal group.
www.occrp.org/en/news/chin...