ACSS Spotlight on: Russia and Other Secondary Sanctions
UK Enforcement Update: OFSI Shows its Teeth as Penalties for Sanctions Violations Jump into the Millions
July 18, 2020 By: Daniel Martin, Partner, HFW* After a slow start, the U.K. sanctions authority - The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) - has now begun to show its teeth. However, having seen the size of the penalties imposed by OFAC in the last ten...
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FREE! Update on EU Sanctions Cases and Latest Developments - Sept 24, 2020
FREE! Huawei, Hong Kong, and Xinjiang – What You Need to Know About US Sanctions and Export Controls on China - Oct 15, 2020
Ask Me Anything – Is This Transaction Allowed or Prohibited Under OFAC?
- Nov 19, 2020
Understanding Sanctions Risks in Trade Finance
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- September 8, 2020
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2020 International Sanctions Conference - November 9-10, 2020
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UK Enforcement Update: OFSI Shows its Teeth as Penalties for Sanctions Violations Jump into the Millions
July 18, 2020 By: Daniel Martin, Partner, HFW* After a slow start, the U.K. sanctions authority - The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) - has now begun to show its teeth. However, having seen the size of the penalties imposed by OFAC in the last ten...
Combatting Corruption Through Compliance: Part 3: Internal Controls, Training, and Audit
July 06, 2020 By: Scott Nance, Principal, Langley Compliance Consulting LLC* Detecting and preventing corruption should be an integral part of any organization’s efforts in the battle against financial and economic crime. Though we often think of corruption involving...
Ship Registries Agree to Information Pact To Help Avoid Sanctions Evasion
July 01, 2020 By: Natasha Bright, ACSS Reporter Jurisdictions like North Korea or Iran have long sought to evade sanctions through the maritime industry. To buy and sell commodities like oil or coal, some shipping companies manipulate identifying information...
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