ANALYSIS: Europe’s underground banking networks are going professional

Regulatory Watch News

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  Update to UK Sanctions List: Russia Regime

  UK Government

  September 3, 2026

  Today, Thursday 3^rd September, the UK Government has amended 1 entity designated under the Russia Sanctions Regime. Amended Entity:

  Name:	Unique ID:
  LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY “OZON BANK”	RUS3709

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  ENRC litigation concluded

  Serious Fraud Office

  September 3, 2026

  Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation Limited, the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Dechert LLP and David Neil Gerrard have concluded the proceedings between them on terms which are confidential. Between 2013 and 2023, the SFO investigated Kazakh mining company ENRC over suspected bribery and corruption linked to mining assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo and elsewhere. The investigation concluded without charges due to insufficient admissible evidence. ENRC brought a civil claim against its former lawyers in 2017 and the SFO in 2019. The court found the SFO was in breach of its duties, including engaging with and taking unauthorised information between 2011 and 2013. The court also found that, but for this conduct, the investigation would not have opened.

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  Treasury seeking to appoint new FSA Chair and Board Member

  Isle of Man Financial Services Authority

  September 3, 2026

  The Treasury is seeking candidates with the skills and experience to make an important contribution to the Island’s reputation as a well-regulated international finance centre.   Applications are currently being invited for the role of Chair of the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority. Applications are also invited for a further Member of the Authority’s Board.   The Chair position represents an opportunity to work with the Authority’s senior Executive to provide strategic leadership of the financial services regulator at an important point in its development.   The Chair and the Board Member will play a key role in engaging with senior leaders across government and industry, building relationships with influential stakeholders, and supporting initiatives to safeguard the Island’s status as an outstanding place to do business.