US Sanctions Feed

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a settlement with EFG International AG, a Switzerland-based global private banking group. EFG has... more
3 days ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
4 days ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
5 days ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is amending the Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations and reissuing them in their entirety. This regulatory amendment is... more
6 days ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action. OFAC FTP Retirement Reminder: Reminder - OFAC will retire its public-facing file transfer... more
9 days ago
OFAC (US)
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, have issued a Tri-Seal Compliance... more
11 days ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
12 days ago
OFAC (US)
The President has signed an Executive Order, "Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Zimbabwe." OFAC is also issuing amended Russia-related Frequently Asked Question 1166. Additionally,... more
13 days ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is amending the Darfur Sanctions Regulations. The newly updated “Sudan Stabilization Sanctions Regulations,” still found at 31... more
16 days ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
18 days ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 88A, "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Certain Entities Blocked on... more
23 days ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 88, "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Certain Entities Blocked on... more
23 days ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing an OFAC Compliance Communiqué: Guidance for the Provision of Humanitarian-Related Assistance and Critical Commodities... more
1 month ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is amending the North Korea Sanctions Regulations to amend or add general licenses to facilitate certain humanitarian-related and... more
1 month ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 month ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a Determination for Prohibitions Related to Imports of Diamond Jewelry and Unsorted Diamonds of Russian... more
1 month ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 month ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is amending FAQ 629 and is publishing an updated document, "Frequently Asked Questions Related to the Suspension... more
1 month ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 month ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the Price Cap Coalition Compliance and Enforcement Alert.... more
1 month ago
OFAC (US)
Today, the President signed a new Executive Order (E.O.), "Imposing Certain Sanctions on Persons Undermining Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank." In addition, FinCEN has published... more
1 month ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Burma General License 6, "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Shwe Byain Phyu Group... more
1 month ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 month ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Counter Terrorism General License 27, "Authorizing Civil Aviation Safety and Wind Down Transactions Involving Fly... more
1 month ago
OFAC (US)
Today, OFAC is releasing the first video in its “OFAC Basics” video series. The OFAC Basics: Sanctions List Search video provides viewers with a brief tutorial on how... more
1 month ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 13H, "Authorizing Certain Administrative Transactions Prohibited by Directive 4 under Executive Order... more
1 month ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing a new Counter Terrorism-related Frequently Asked Question (1158).... more
2 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Counter Terrorism General License 22, "Transactions Related to the Provision of Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, Medical... more
2 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela-related General License 5N "Authorizing Certain Transactions Related to the Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. 2020... more
2 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
2 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is amending its regulations to implement for 2024 the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990,... more
2 months ago
OFAC (US)
Today, the President signed a new Russia-related Executive Order (E.O.), "Taking Additional Steps With Respect to the Russian Federation’s Harmful Activities." The Department of the Treasury's Office of... more
2 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a $466,200 settlement with Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE). PURE agreed to settle its... more
2 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published Updated Guidance on Implementation of the Price Cap Policy for Crude Oil and Petroleum Products... more
2 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
3 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a $1,207,830 settlement with CoinList Markets LLC. CoinList agreed to settle its potential civil... more
3 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 79, "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Certain Entities Blocked on... more
3 months ago
OFAC (US)
Today, the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Department of State’s Directorate of... more
3 months ago
OFAC (US)
3 months ago
Sanctions Insight
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a settlement with Nasdaq, Inc. Nasdaq agreed to remit $4,040,923 to settle its potential... more
3 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing one Global Magnitsky-related Frequently Asked Question (1145). Additionally, OFAC has updated its Specially Designated Nationals... more
3 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
3 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Belarus General License 10, "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Tabak Invest LLC." Additionally,... more
3 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
3 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 78, "Authorizing Limited Safety and Environmental Transactions Involving Certain Persons or Vessels."... more
3 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
3 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
3 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
3 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a $968,618,825 settlement with Binance Holdings, Ltd. (“Binance”), a Cayman Islands company and the... more
3 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing four new Venezuela-related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 1141-1144). Additionally, OFAC has updated its Specially Designated... more
4 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 77, "Authorizing Limited Safety and Environmental Transactions Involving Certain Persons or Vessels",... more
4 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
4 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing an OFAC Compliance Communique: Guidance for the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance to the Palestinian... more
4 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a settlement with daVinci Payments (daVinci), which manages prepaid reward card programs. DaVinci agreed... more
4 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
4 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 13G, "Authorizing Certain Administrative Transactions Prohibited by Directive 4 under Executive Order... more
4 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Directive 1 under Executive Order (E.O.) 14014 and two new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 1138... more
4 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
4 months ago
OFAC (US)
4 months ago
Sanctions Insight
4 months ago
Sanctions Insight
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela-related General License 3I, General License 5M, General License 9H, General License 43, General License... more
4 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing an Iran Ballistic Missile Procurement Advisory. The following additions, removals, and changes have been made... more
4 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a Maritime Oil Industry Advisory. Additionally, OFAC is issuing Russia-related General License 73, "Authorizing Limited... more
5 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
5 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
5 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a $9,618,477 settlement with 3M Company (“3M”). 3M has agreed to settle its potential... more
5 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
5 months ago
OFAC (US)
Today, the U.S. government announced the establishment of a humanitarian channel in Qatar (HC) to further facilitate the flow of humanitarian assistance to the people of Iran consistent... more
5 months ago
OFAC (US)
  The ongoing imposition of sanctions against Russia arising from the attack upon Ukraine creates a number of significant issues for insurers which have written trade credit and/or... more
6 months ago
Sanctions Insight
Having been accused of getting off to a slow start in relation to the imposition of sanctions arising out of developments in Russia and Ukraine, the UK Government... more
6 months ago
Sanctions Insight
On 15 March 2022, the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (“the Act”) received royal assent. Having been on the political agenda since 2016, the Act was... more
6 months ago
Sanctions Insight
Import prohibitions: On the 15 July 2022, the UK Parliament passed The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 11) Regulations 2022 (legislation.gov.uk) which makes related consequential amendments to... more
6 months ago
Sanctions Insight
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 55A, "Authorizing Certain Services Related to Sakhalin-2" and Russia-related General License 72,... more
6 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
6 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
6 months ago
OFAC (US)
Today, OFAC is releasing the second episode of its “Introduction to OFAC” web series, a series of short videos created to provide viewers with a high-level introduction on... more
6 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
6 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a $660,594 settlement with Construction Specialties Inc. (“CS”). CS has agreed to settle its... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
UPDATE: OFAC is extending the retirement date for the PIP, DEL, and SDALL.ZIP sanctions list file formats to on or about, the week of September 18, 2023. Please... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing one Russia-related Frequently Asked Question (1131). The following additions have been made to OFAC's list... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 13F, "Authorizing Certain Administrative Transactions Prohibited by Directive 4 under Executive Order... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Belarus General License 8 "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Joint Stock Company Byelorussian... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing an OFAC Compliance Communique: Guidance for the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance to Syria in... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is amending the Mali Sanctions Regulations and reissuing them in their entirety. This regulatory amendment is currently... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
Today, OFAC is releasing the first episode of its "Introduction to OFAC" web series, a series of short videos created to provide viewers with a high-level introduction on... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 70, "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Joint Stock Company Ural... more
7 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
8 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
8 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela-Related General License 40B, "Authorizing Certain Transactions Involving the Exportation or Reexportation of Liquefied Petroleum... more
8 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC will retire the PIP, DEL, and SDALL.ZIP sanctions list file formats on or about August 15, 2023. OFAC will continue to offer for public download, the XML,... more
8 months ago
OFAC (US)
31 C.F.R. § 501.603 of the Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations (RPPR) requires holders of blocked property to provide the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) with a... more
8 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
8 months ago
OFAC (US)
In furtherance of the recent commitments by the United States and United Kingdom to protect humanitarian activity from the unintended impacts of sanctions and in support of the... more
8 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing an Africa Gold Advisory. In addition, the following updates have been made to OFAC's list... more
8 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Burma-related General License 5 "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Myanma Investment and Commercial... more
8 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a settlement with Swedbank AS (Latvia) ("Swedbank Latvia"), a subsidiary of Swedbank AB (publ),... more
8 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
8 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
9 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
9 months ago
OFAC (US)
The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a Fact Sheet on the "Provision of Humanitarian Assistance and Trade to Combat... more
9 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC will retire its public-facing file transfer protocol (FTP) server (ofacftp.treas.gov) on or about June 10, 2024. In order to comply with updated Treasury security policies, OFAC will... more
9 months ago
OFAC (US)
Today, the Office of Foreign Assests Control (OFAC) has published Guidance to Industry on Iran’s UAV-Related Activities.... more
9 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
9 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
9 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Iran-related General License P "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Navyan Abr Arvan Private... more
9 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Sudan General License Number 1 "Official Business of Certain International Organizations and Entities;" Sudan General... more
9 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
9 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
9 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
9 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela-related General License 8L "Authorizing Transactions Involving Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA) Necessary for the... more
9 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 13E, “Authorizing Certain Administrative Transactions Prohibited by Directive 4 under Executive Order... more
9 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a $3,334,286 settlement with Murad, LLC (“Murad”), and a $175,000 settlement with a natural... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is amending the South Sudan Sanctions Regulations and reissuing them in their entirety. This regulatory amendment is... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN list. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SSI List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has published this technical notice​ ​for users of its website and sanctions list data files. Please visit the URL below to view... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
Today, the President signed a new Executive Order Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons Destabilizing Sudan and Undermining the Goal of a Democratic Transition. In addition, the Department of... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a settlement with Poloniex, LLC (“Poloniex”). Poloniex agreed to remit $7,591,630 to settle its... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela General License 42, "Authorizing Certain Transactions Related to the Negotiation of Certain Settlement Agreements with... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Cyber-related General License 1C, "Authorizing Certain Transactions with the Federal Security Service." OFAC is also... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Federal Register has posted a regulatory amendment from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for public inspection today. This amendment updates the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a $508,612,492 settlement with British American Tobacco p.l.c. ("BAT"). BAT, a London, England-headquartered tobacco... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela-related General License 5k, "Authorizing Certain Transactions Related to the Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. 2020... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
10 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published an alert, "Possible Evasion of the Russian Oil Price Cap," to warn U.S. persons about... more
11 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
11 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 62, "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Holdingovaya Kompaniya Metalloinvest AO,... more
11 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
11 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") today announced a settlement with Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft"), a multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington.... more
11 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
11 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
11 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a settlement with Uphold HQ Inc. (“Uphold”). Uphold agreed to remit $72,230.32 to settle... more
11 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Global Magnitsky General License 7, "Authorizing Certain Transactions Involving Tabacalera del Este S.A. or Tabacos... more
11 months ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a settlement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells Fargo"). Wells Fargo agreed to remit... more
11 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
11 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
11 months ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is amending the Belarus Sanctions Regulations and reissuing them in their entirety. This regulatory amendment is currently... more
11 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
11 months ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN and SSI Lists. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published an Alert "Notice of Fraudulent Communications Requesting Payments involving OFAC" to make the public aware... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a $332,500 settlement with Godfrey Phillips India Limited ("GPI"). GPI, a Mumbai, India-registered tobacco... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a humanitarian assistance fact sheet, Supplemental Guidance for the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance. This 2023... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 8F, "Authorizing Transactions Related to Energy," General License 13D, "Authorizing Certain Administrative... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing an OFAC Compliance Communique: Guidance on Authorized Transactions Related to Earthquake Relief Efforts in... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Syria General License 23 "Authorizing Transactions Related to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Syria."... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing one Russia-related Frequently Asked Question (1113). The following additions and removals have been made to... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT), led by the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO), is undertaking a review of Australia’s Autonomous Sanctions Framework (Review),[1] ahead of the expiry on... more
1 year ago
Baker Mckenzie US
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a determination pursuant to section 1(a)(ii), 1(b), and 5 of Executive Order (E.O.) 14071 and... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
On 25 January 2023, Switzerland implemented the EU’s 9th sanctions package adopted on 16 December 2022, and is now again by and large in alignment with EU sanctions... more
1 year ago
Baker Mckenzie US
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Japanese government introduced further sanctions against Russia and Belarus on 27 January 2023. These include: Designations of additional Russian individuals and entities The Japanese government designated an... more
1 year ago
Baker Mckenzie US
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Global Magnitsky General License 5, "Authorizing Certain Transactions Related to Frigorifico Chajha S.A.E." and General... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
On January 5, 2023, President Biden signed the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act into law. This law seeks to deter the theft of US intellectual property by non-US... more
1 year ago
Baker Mckenzie US
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela-related General License 5J, "Authorizing Certain Transactions Related to the Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. 2020... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 6C "Transactions Related to Agricultural Commodities, Medicine, Medical Devices, Replacement Parts and... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
Just before the holidays, President Biden signed two bills passed in the final days of the last Congress that contain a number of provisions with implications for sanctions,... more
1 year ago
Baker Mckenzie US
On January 4, 2023, Taiwan announced the addition of 52 new export control entries controlling nuclear energy and other commodities, materials and chemicals, tools and machineryfor Russia and... more
1 year ago
Baker Mckenzie US
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Counter Terrorism General License 21B "Authorizing Limited Safety and Environmental Transactions Involving Certain Vessels" and... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is amending its regulations to implement for 2023 the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990,... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing one new Iran-related Frequently Asked Question (FAQ 1110) and amending several Iran-related Frequently Asked Questions... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela-related General License 31B, "Certain Transactions Involving the IV Venezuelan National Assembly and Certain Other Persons." ... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
On December 30, 2022, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued “Preliminary Guidance on Implementation of the Price Cap Policy for Petroleum... more
1 year ago
Baker Mckenzie US
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing one Russia-related Frequently Asked Question (1109). The following additions, removals, and changes have been made... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is amending multiple regulations to add or revise certain general licenses (GLs) across a number of OFAC... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is adding regulations to implement Executive Order 14059 of December 15, 2021, "Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 8E,"Authorizing Transactions Related to Energy," General License 58, "Authorizing the Wind Down... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Global Magnitsky General License 3, "Authorizing Transactions Related to Debt or Equity of Pingtan Marine... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury has published a Determination pursuant to Executive Order 14071 related to a price cap on crude oil of Russian Federation origin... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a settlement with Payward, Inc. d/b/a Kraken ("Kraken"), a Delaware-incorporated virtual currency exchange with... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela-related General License 8K, "Authorizing Transactions Involving Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA) Necessary for the... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 13C "Authorizing Certain Administrative Transactions Prohibited by Directive 4 under Executive Order... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Counter Terrorism General License 21 "Authorizing Limited Safety and Environmental Transactions Involving Certain Vessels", and... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 40C "Civil Aviation Safety". Also, the following additions, removals, and changes have... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published one new Cyber-related Frequently Asked Question (1095), and three amended Cyber-related FAQs (FAQs 1076,... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a Russia-related Frequently Asked Question (1094).... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
1 year ago
Sanctions Insight
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced the issuance of a Finding of Violation to Nodus International Bank, Inc. (Nodus),... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 28A. In addition, OFAC has updated the following lists:... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a Russia-related Alert: Impact of Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia's Military-Industrial Complex. Additionally, OFAC... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a settlement with Bittrex, Inc., a private company based in Bellevue, Washington that provides... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing "Sanctions Compliance Guidance for Instant Payment Systems” which emphasizes the importance of taking a... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a Russia-related Frequently Asked Question (1091).   In addition, OFAC has updated the following lists:... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is reissuing in their entirety the Central African Republic Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 553, and the... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released Quarterly Reports of Licensing Activities pursuant to Section 906(b) of the Trade Sanctions Reform and... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a settlement with CA Indosuez Switzerland S.A. ("CAIS"), an indirect subsidiary of Credit Agricole... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing one new Cuba Frequently Asked Question (1090). In addition, the following name has been added to... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Iran General License D-2 "General License with Respect to Certain Services, Software, and Hardware Incident... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
On July 1, 2022, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a recent actions notice, reminding holders of property blocked pursuant to OFAC sanctions regulations published in... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 14024, a Determination Pursuant to... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 51 "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Limited Liability Company Group... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing new Cyber-related Frequently Asked Questions (1076-1079).... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing preliminary guidance on the implementation of a maritime services policy and related price... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this action... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 13B. In addition, the following names have been added to OFAC's list... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
On September 2, 2022, G7 Finance Ministers issued a statement confirming their joint intention to implement a price cap with respect to Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products.... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
OFAC is amending, and reissuing in their entirety, the Cyber-Related Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 578. This administrative action replaces the regulations that were published in abbreviated form... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Iran General License M-2 "Authorizing the Exportation of Certain Graduate Level Educational Services and Software".... more
1 year ago
OFAC (US)
  On 29 March 2022, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) designated 39 individuals, including a number of Russian individuals engaged in serious corruption and human rights... more
1 year ago
Sanctions Insight
A number of states and international actors have unveiled further sanctions measures on Russia in relation to its activities in or in relation to Ukraine. In a previous... more
2 years ago
Sanctions Insight
On 10 June 2021, the National People’s Congress Standing Committee of the People’s Republic of China passed the Law of the PRC on Countering Foreign Sanctions (the “Anti-Sanctions... more
2 years ago
Sanctions Insight
On 16 March 2021 the UK published its Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy titled "Global Britain in a competitive age", which sets out the... more
2 years ago
Sanctions Insight