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UK Cross-Government Review of Sanctions: Welcome but Unambitious Recommendations for Sanctions Enforcement

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On 15 May 2025, the UK Government published the conclusions of its cross-government review of UK sanctions implementation and enforcement (the Review)....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 19th Annual Flagship Conference on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance - April 30th - May 1st, Washington, DC

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With unprecedented change and intensifying enforcement, now is the time to ensure your team is prepared for what’s ahead. Ensure that you don’t miss out on critical U.S. and international economic sanctions updates and the...more

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Expanded Export Controls and Sanctions Require Heightened Compliance for All Industries

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A Changed Regulatory Environment – Companies who think that U.S. export controls and sanctions do not apply to their products and channels of trade should reassess that position. As an example, approximately US$1.1 billion in...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Federal Reserve Board Issues Cease and Desist Order Against Banking-As-A-Service Provider

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On June 14, the Federal Reserve Board (Fed) released a cease and desist order against an Arkansas-based banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider for compliance and risk management failures. As part of the order, the bank is...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

Navigating U.S. Sanctions and Export Control Restrictions

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Over the last several months, companies have become entangled in an increasingly complex web of new and expanded sanctions and export control restrictions related to Russia in response to its war on Ukraine. The current...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

International Trade, Enforcement & Compliance Recent Developments Update (October 25, 2023)

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A veritable grab bag of international trade developments to parse this week. Recent developments include increasing FCPA enforcement, a record OFAC economic sanctions penalty, and a large customs penalty for willful failure...more

K2 Integrity

Implementation of the Russian Oil Price Cap and Key Compliance Considerations

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As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, so too does Russia’s isolation from the West. Member nations of the Group of Seven (G7)—the United States (U.S.), Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom...more

Ankura

FinTech Compliance Solutions in the UAE. Revolutionary or Risky?

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The UAE is the Middle East’s leading financial center and a global hub for trade, particularly in gold and precious metals. This large presence within the global financial system makes it a target for financial crime,...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] Asia Pacific Conference on Economic Sanctions Compliance and Enforcement - May 27th - 28th, 9:00 am - 1:15 pm SGT

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ACI’s Asia-Pacific Advanced Conference on Economic Sanctions Compliance and Enforcement is the largest sanctions gathering in Asia for financial institutions and global exporters. This unique conference features senior...more

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Should You Bank a Virtual Currency Business?

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Virtual currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have spawned many types of businesses that need banking services. Many banks "de-risk" -- do not provide banking services -- to these businesses. Many virtual currency...more

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