Tag: Ukraine

Sanctions play a crucial role in international diplomacy and law enforcement, ensuring that countries and entities adhere to international norms and regulations. Keeping up to date with the ever-evolving sanctions regulations, including OFAC's 50% Rule and the EU's new directives, remains a top priority for companies worldwide.

On 23 April 2024, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a pivotal update, listing jurisdictions newly committed to the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEoI) and CRS Reporting. Taina Tech, which offers a fully automated FARCA and CRS validation platform, has recently commented on what these changes mean. 

As another year ends, the RegTech sector has the opportunity to take stock on what was yet another successful year for the industry. What stood out amongst others?

Ukraine’s state cybersecurity agency has expanded its partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to continuously combat the threat from Russia.

Since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war, the attention on sanctions – trade sanctions in-particular – has reached fever pitch. With more knowledge and focus on sanctions than ever before, what does this mean for their future?

Charities and non-governmental organisations are offering support to those who have been targeted by malware attacks in Ukraine, Amazon has revealed.

Hacking groups are beginning to choose sides on the Russia-Ukraine conflict as the invasion of Ukraine continues to heat up.

The European Union is set to activate an EU cyber response team to help Ukraine as the country faces the threat of a war with Russia.

A number of Ukrainian government websites have been hacked in what appears to be a coordinated attack as anxieties between Russia and Ukraine continue to climb.

Three US government agencies have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory on Russia as anxieties around a potential invasion of Ukraine by the latter mount.