Massive International Iranian Sanctions Evasion Ring Uncovered
The U.S. Treasury has taken action against a bevy of individuals and financial institutions accused …
FATF Issues Virtual Currency Guidance, Lays Down Law On Iran
The world’s foremost standards-setting body on countering illicit finance has urged countries to bring virtual …
HSBC Cuts Loose UK-Licensed Bank As Pressure Builds Over Iran Sanctions
HSBC has severed its long-standing ties with an Iranian-owned British bank subject to US sanctions, …
Cryptocurrency Regulation In Sights Of Bipartisan U.S. Terror Financing Bill
A bill snaking its way across Capitol Hill has raised the specter of new red …
European Trio Establish Payment Vehicle 'Work-Around' For Iran Sanctions
France, Germany and the UK have joined forces to launch a special purpose vehicle facilitating …
2018 in Focus: Payments in Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa
Despite the diversity of the Asian, Pacific, African and Middle Eastern markets, in all four …
In Depth: Europe To Tackle Iran Sanctions Crisis With New Payment Measures
The European Commission will share proposals for possible new ways of facilitating payments between the …
Société Générale Hit With $1.34bn Fine For U.S. Sanctions Violations
Banking giant Société Générale has been handed the U.S.’ second largest-ever fine for “willful violations” …
SWIFT's Iran Connection Not Yet Safe As U.S. Cut-Off Date Looms
Last-minute talks are continuing between international financial messaging service SWIFT and the U.S. Treasury as …