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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ramanuj Basu | Senior Manager, Global Sanctions Office | Scotiabank |
| Thomas Nollner | Independent Consultant | |
| Scott Nance | Principal | Langley Compliance Consulting |
| Glenda Juliano | Sanctions Program Manager | Raymond James |
| Alex Haines | Barrister | Outer Temple Chambers |
Recent Articles by Editorial Task Force Members
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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The ‘Nica Act’: The Nexus, Effect, and Long-Arm Reach of US Sanctions Against Nicaragua
The Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018(NHRACA) seeks to hold violators of human rights and corrupt actors in Nicaragua accountable. It also instructs the U.S. president to impose individual sanctions on members of the Nicaraguan government deemed responsible for human rights violations against the post-April 2018 protesters, as well as current and former Nicaraguan government officials involved in significant acts of corruption. Sanctions could take the form of visa removals, the blocking of US assets, and prohibitions on transactions between those sanctioned and U.S. citizens.
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Conflicting Perspectives on Iran and the Ongoing Struggle to Comply with U.S. Sanctions
On May 8th, 2018, sanctions compliance officers’ lives became more difficult. (more…)
An Overview of Cuban Sanctions and Key Tips on How to Deal With the Ongoing Changes
The U.S. and Cuba have always seemed to be at odds. Ever since the Cold War era, when the U.S. severed political ties with Cuba, there has been tension between the two governments.
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