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New Guidance Risk Management Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

NY Department of Financial Services Issues Guidance to its Regulated Industry As a Result of the Ongoing Global Conflict

The New York State Department of Financial Services (the “Department”) has issued guidance (“Guidance”) to all individuals and entities regulated by the Department (“Regulated Entities”) to underscore the importance of...more

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California DFPI Issues Guidance to Financial Institutions Regarding Russia Sanctions

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On March 4, 2022, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) issued a reminder to its financial institution licensees regarding their obligations in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: ...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

President Biden Signs New Law Requiring U.S. Blockage of All Imports Made Wholly or Partly in Xinjiang, China

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President Biden signed into law on December 23 legislation that will, for the first time, require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) to detain all imports that are made wholly or partly in the Xinjiang Uyghur...more

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OFAC Issues Sanctions Compliance Guidance for Virtual Currencies

In October, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) published new guidance for the virtual currency industry focusing on compliance with the financial industry’s obligations...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Sanctions Compliance for Crypto: OFAC Issues Guidance Targeting Virtual Currency Industry

Last Friday, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published more targeted guidance for digital asset companies related to compliance with sanctions and best practices for mitigating risks. This guide comes on the heels...more

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US Treasury Advises on Potential Sanctions Risks Raised by Ransomware Attacks

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On October 1, 2020, the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") issued an advisory opinion on the sanctions risks associated with certain cyberattacks ("OFAC Guidance"). The OFAC Guidance...more

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Following U.S. Lead, UK Office Of Financial Sanctions Implementation Issues Maritime Guidance

Much of the world’s focus is on the COVID-19 pandemic, and rightfully so, but sanctions regulators also have their gazes fixed on another issue: the maritime industry. On May 14 2020, we saw the U.S. Departments of State and...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 5th Asia Pacific Summit on Economic Sanctions Compliance and Enforcement – October 15th, Singapore

Recent investigations targeting companies in various industry sectors ranging from technology to finance, and shipping to insurance, illustrate that economic sanctions are a high risk area for companies in Asia. Our Asia...more

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