September 16, 2023: HKMA webinar on AML collaboration, data & tech
16 Sep 2021 The HKMA hosts Anti-Money Laundering Webinar on Collaboration, Data and Technology The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) hosted an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Webinar today (16...
View ArticleOFAC Enforcement Doubleheader, Part 1: Cameron International Corporation
Cameron International Corporation has agreed to pay $1,423,766 for apparent violations of Directive 4 sectoral sanctions under the Ukraine/Russia-related program. Although the violations were...
View ArticleOFAC’s Enforcement Doubleheader, Part 2: Schlumberger Rod Lift
Schlumberger Rod Lift, Inc. (“SRL”) (now d/b/a Lufkin Rod Lift, Inc.1) — a Frisco, Texas-based company that was formerly a subsidiary of Schlumberger Lift Solutions LLC (“SLS”), itself a U.S....
View ArticleOFAC designates Hizballah financiers
OFAC added the following persons: AL BANAI, Ali Reda Hassan (Arabic: علي رضا حسن البناى) (a.k.a. AL-BANAI, Ali Reda H; a.k.a. AL-BANAI, 'Ali Ridha' Hasan; a.k.a. ALBANAI, 'Ali Ridha Hassan; a.k.a....
View ArticleWho is Osama Al-Kuni Ibrahim?
OSAMA AL KUNI IBRAHIM In accordance with Section 5 (g) of its Guidelines, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya makes accessible a narrative...
View ArticleOFAC follows UN’s lead … plus updates a counter-terror listing
OFAC has added the following person: IBRAHIM, Osama Al Kuni (Arabic: أسامة الكوني ابراهيم) (a.k.a. AL KUNI, Osama; a.k.a. AL-MILAD, Osama; a.k.a. MILAD, Osama; a.k.a. "ZAWIYA, Osama"; a.k.a. "ZAWIYAH,...
View ArticleDFAT adds new person to Libya sanctions (as per UNSC)
Time zones are a wonderful thing – Australian officials have now added: LYi.029 Name: 1: Osama 2: Al Kuni 3: Ibrahim 4: naName (original script): أسامة الكوني ابراهيمTitle: Manager of Al Nasr...
View ArticleHKMA Alert: Fraudulent Bank of East Asia website and phishing instant message
18 Oct 2021 Website and Instant Message Alert – Fraudulent website and phishing instant message related to The Bank of East Asia, Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert...
View ArticleOFAC sanctions 3 people under Lebanon sanctions
OFAC just added the following persons: AL-ARAB, Jihad (Arabic: جهاد العرب) (a.k.a. EL ARAB, Jihad; a.k.a. EL ARAB, Jihad Ahmad), France Street Pavilion Building, Villa Jihad el Arab, Downtown Mina el...
View ArticleState Department Statement on yesterday’s Lebanon OFAC designations
Sanctions on Individuals Undermining the Rule of Law in Lebanon PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 28, 2021Share The United States is designating three Lebanese individuals...
View ArticleOFAC drones on with Iran, NPWMD and counter-terror designations (and 1 update)
OFAC has added the following persons: ABOUTALEBI, Yousef (Arabic: یوسف ابو طالبی) (a.k.a. ABU-TALEBI, Yousef; a.k.a. ABUTALEBI, Yusef; a.k.a. ABU-TALEBI, Yusif), Iran; DOB 29 May 1983; nationality...
View ArticleState Department Press Release on Friday’s OFAC Iran/NPWMD/Counter Terror...
Designation of Six Targets Involved in Iran’s Destabilizing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Activities PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 29, 2021Share The United States will use...
View ArticleOFSI updates guidance for charities and NGOs
Updated Charity Sector Guidance OFSI has updated its Charity Sector Guidance. Latest updates to our charity guidance include information on due diligence when using Informal Value Transfer Systems...
View ArticleHKMA Mobile App Alert: Bank of East Asia
19 Oct 2021 Mobile Application (App) Alert – Fraudulent mobile applications (Apps) related to The Bank of East Asia, Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the...
View ArticleHKMA Email Alert: Bank of China (Hong Kong)
19 Oct 2021 Email Alert – Phishing emails related to Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Bank...
View ArticleHKMA Website Alert: Bank of China (Hong Kong)
Press Releases 22 Oct 2021 Website Alert – Fraudulent website related to Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press...
View ArticleHKMA Website Alert: Livi Bank
25 Oct 2021 Website Alert – Fraudulent websites related to Livi Bank Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Livi Bank...
View ArticleHKMA Website Alert: https://stattungbank.com
26 Oct 2021 Website alert : https://stattungbank.com/ The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public in Hong Kong that: Stattung Bank as referred to on the above Website...
View ArticleHKMA Website Alert: Union Bancaire Privee, UBP SA
26 Oct 2021 Website Alert – Fraudulent website related to Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Union...
View ArticleHKMA Website Alert: China CITIC Bank International
27 Oct 2021 Website Alert – Fraudulent website related to China CITIC Bank International Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued...
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