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U.S.
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Q4 2024
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Treasury / OFAC released Q4 2024 reports on licenses for exports to Iran under the TSRA.
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U.S.
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Nuclear
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CRS detailed the legal and oversight framework governing Iran’s nuclear program, including past UNSC resolutions, JCPOA provisions, and IAEA monitoring.
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U.S.
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Financial institutions
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FinCEN Advisory on the Financing of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and its Global Affiliates
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U.S.
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Info Chart
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Info Chart: Sinaloa Cartel Money Laundering Network
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U.S.
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Hong Kong Policy Act
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State Department submitted a report to Congress under the Hong Kong Policy Act, certifying that Hong Kong no longer warrants differential treatment under U.S. law due to Beijing's continued erosion of autonomy.
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U.S.
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Financial institutions
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FinCEN issued an alert under E.O. 14157 on bulk cash smuggling by Mexico-based cartels, warning financial institutions of laundering tactics used to repatriate drug proceeds.
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U.S.
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Oil
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The U.S. Congressional Research Service released a paper on Iran’s petroleum exports to China and U.S. sanctions. It highlights concerns about Iran’s revenue from petroleum sales, mostly to China, using evasive techniques. In February 2025, President Trump directed a maximum pressure campaign aimed at reducing Iran’s oil exports to zero.
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U.S.
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Central Bank of Russia
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The U.S. Congressional Research Service released a paper on Russia’s central bank assets, noting that $280 billion was frozen by G7 countries. The G7 plans to provide $50 billion in loans to Ukraine, repaid with interest from the frozen assets. Congress may further influence U.S. policy through legislation and oversight.
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Switzerland
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Financial Transactions
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Switzerland's SECO updated Annex 8 of the Ukraine-related sanctions ordinance, effective March 19, 2025. Financial intermediaries must freeze assets of sanctioned persons and report to SECO, with further reporting required under anti-money laundering laws if suspicion persists.
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U.S.
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Guidance
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The State Department released its Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act Annual Report, reporting 70 foreign persons designated under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program in 2024, targeting human rights abuse and corruption across 19 countries. Designations included officials in Cambodia, Georgia, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Paraguay, Russia, Uzbekistan, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
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