JD Supra21d
World Bank Group updates sanctions framework for first time in about a decade: What it means for risk mitigation, sanctions litigation, and M&A
The sanctions system includes four units: (1) the Integrity Vice Presidency (INT); (2) the Office of Suspension and Debarment (OSD); (3) the World Bank Sanctions Board; and (4) the Integrity ...
The Atlantic18d
How America Wasted Its Most Powerful Economic Weapon
He levied so many sanctions—against Iran, Venezuela, China—that countries all over the world took steps to shield themselves. The Russian central bank traded most of its dollars for euros and ...
The Daily Star6d
'Strongly considering' banking sanctions, tariffs on Russia, says Trump
Russia, one of the world's biggest oil producers, is subject to thousands of sanctions imposed by the United States and partners after its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. US sanctions on ...
World Bank: Afghanistan's economic recovery precarious
Persistent high poverty levels, unemployment, limited resources, and weak purchasing power continue to leave millions of Afghans vulnerable in a country reeling from years of conflict and natural disa ...
Britain lifts Syria sanctions on 24 entities, including central bank
The lifting of the sanctions applies to firms in the energy, transport and finance sectors. Read more at straitstimes.com.