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Daily Compliance News

April 29, 2022 the Billions to Hwang Edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Why did Wall Street lend billions to Bill Hwang? (FT)
  • Is crypto fueling corruption. (CoinDesk)
  • Under Russian sanctions can you pay a ransomware hacker? (WSJ)
  • Vale sued by SEC. (WSJ)
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EMBARGOED!

EMBARGOED! Episode 47: The Evolving U.S. Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

After a brief break, Brian and Tim are back to catch up on all things Russia, including the biggest compliance challenges thus far, the recent U.S. ban on “new investment,” and where things could be headed in the coming months. Next, they head to SDNY to discuss a notable recent sentencing in a North Korea sanctions case. Finally, in the Lightning Round, Brian and Tim debate the role and impact of sanctions-like bans in the world of international sports.

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Compliance Kitchen

Blocking Russian Banks


The Kitchen looks at Department of Treasury sanctions which are now fully blocking Russia’s largest banks and banning new investment.

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Compliance Kitchen

OFAC Tech Company Sanctions


The Kitchen looks at new levied OFAC sanctions against Russian tech companies.

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Compliance Kitchen

Additional EU Russia Sanctions

The Kitchen considers the EU’s 5th package of sanctions against Russia.

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Compliance Kitchen

Australia Tariffs for Belarus and Russia


Australia increases tariffs for products from Belarus and Russia; introduces luxury goods export sanctions for Russia.

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Compliance Kitchen

Additional Russia Sanctions


OFAC, State Dept. issue further Russia restrictions and General Licenses.

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Daily Compliance News

April 4, 2022 the Yale Missing $40MM Edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • S&P Global charged with sanctions violations. (WSJ)
  • Russian oligarchs trying to evade sanctions. (Reuters)
  • Pope backs corruption crackdown. (Religious News Service)
  • Yale employee embezzled $40MM. (NYT)
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Compliance Kitchen

EU Freeze and Seize Task Force


New “Freeze and Seize’ Task Force set up by the European Commission against listed Russian and Belarussian oligarchs.

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Compliance Kitchen

Oligarch Task Force

The Kitchen reviews the Department of Treasury, DOJ announcement of a multilateral Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) task force.