ACSS Editorial Task Force
Seeking Qualified OFAC/Sanctions Officers
Are you a sanctions expert who is passionate about writing?
We are seeking qualified sanctions officers from corporations, government agencies, international organizations, and financial institutions to contribute to ACSS Editorial Taskforce.
Editorial Task Force members are the collective “brain trust” in helping write ACSS editorial content, such as articles for our website –www.sanctionsassociation.org – and our newsletters.
The scope of this volunteer activity is spread throughout the year. The term of service is for one year, potentially renewable. The time commitment is manageable and spread throughout the planning process of our editorial calendar. The Task Force has quarterly conference calls of 60 minutes.
Task Force Qualifications
- Required: Currently a member of ACSS.
- Likes to write!
- Willing to submit one article of approximately 800 words per quarter
- Help recruit other members of the sanctions community to submit articles or for interviews, or “your words” section of our newsletter
Members of Editorial Task Force
| Name | Job Title | Organization | City | EdTF Member since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Haines | Barrister | Outer Temple Chambers | London | April 2019 |
| Thomas Nollner | Independent Consultant | Chicago | March 2019 | |
| Scott Nance | Principal | Langley Compliance Consulting | Washington, D.C. | March 2019 |
| Robert Williams | Associate Director,U.S. Sanctions Program Management | Standard Chartered Bank | New York City | May 2020 |
| Daniel Martin | Partner – International Trade | HFW | London | May 2020 |
Recent Articles by Editorial Task Force Members
Combatting Corruption Through Compliance: Part 1: Risk Assessment and Management Commitment
May 29, 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. (more…)
The EU Blocking Statute: US Perspectives and Possible Outcomes for Compliance
March 25, 2020
By: Glenda Juliano*, CAMS, CSS
The U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA and the return of sanctions has had a substantial impact on European companies that have increased their trade with Iran since 2015. Today, European businesses operating in Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions are at risk of being banned from the U.S. market.
UN Resolution on Terrorism 20-years On: Evolution, Effectiveness, and Indications for Compliance Suites
Just over twenty years ago, on 15 October 1999, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1267. This Resolution, and its successor resolutions, are related to the prevention and suppression of terrorism and terrorist financing and are sometimes referred to as “the Al-Qaida/Taliban sanctions regimes”. (more…)
The ‘Brexit’ Effect: What the UK’s Departure from the EU Could Mean for the Global Sanctions Landscape
Over three years ago, in the June 23 Referendum, the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU). This departure from the EU, also known as ‘Brexit’, has put the world on stand-by, waiting to see what terms the UK and Europe will decide for their future divorce. One of these terms will be how to treat sanctions policy once the UK leaves.
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