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All Things Investigations - FinCEN’s Recent Actions: Existential Threat for Financial Institutions in Mexico
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Episode 378 -- Update on Export Controls and Sanctions Enforcement
The Capital Ratio Podcast | Entering the US Banking Market
Managing Sanctions Compliance
Compliance Tip of the Day: Standing at the Turning Point
CHPS Podcast Episode 2: Bitcoin in the Halls of Power
FCPA Compliance Report: Death of CTA
Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 66 – The U.S. Strategic Reserve and the Emerging Multipolar Crypto World + Recent Developments in US Virtual Asset Regulation with Henri Arslanian and Andrew Fei
2 Gurus Talk Compliance: Episode 48 – The March Madness Edition
FINCast Ep. 40 – 21st Century Financial Warfare: Technology, Economy, & National Security
All Things Investigations: Terrorism Designations of Mexican Cartels Fundamentally Enhances Risk for All Companies
Daily Compliance News: March 14, 2025, The $200 Transaction Edition
Exploring the CFPB's Stance on AI in Financial Services — The Consumer Finance Podcast
An Introduction to DAFs and Overview of the Newly Proposed DAF Regulations
Analyzing the Treasury's Illicit Finance Risk Assessment of Decentralized Finance - The Crypto Exchange Podcast
Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast Episode: A Look at the Treasury Department’s April 2023 Report on Decentralized Finance or “DeFi”
Torres Talks Trade podcast Episode 8 on Worker-Centered Trade
Kilptrick Townsend Digital Assets Minute | U.S. Treasury—Comments on Digital Assets Development Due August 8th
Hughes Hubbard’s “Sanctions in a Snap” is intended to provide a clear and concise summary of recent developments from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). We hope you find it helpful in assessing U.S. economic...more
At The Clearing House Annual Conference, Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould outlined an agency-wide strategy to defend and promote federal preemption across the banking system. As reported by Law360, he emphasized...more
It’s hard not to experience whiplash with export controls recently. A little over a month ago, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the new Affiliates Rule, which took effect immediately on September 29....more
I. Introduction: The Human Consequences of Asset Blocking - Economic sanctions enforced by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) are some of the most powerful tools in U.S. foreign policy. When a...more
Welcome to the Eyes on Washington: Shutdown Briefing. During the federal government shutdown, we will be sharing concise, client-focused updates to help you stay informed on key developments, legislative dynamics and...more
On January 2, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) Final Rule implementing the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP) pursuant to Executive Order 14105 went into effect, under which US Persons are...more
I. U.S. SANCTIONS - U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces Balkans-Related Designation Removals: On October 29, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced the deletion of...more
I. Executive Overview - In recent years, many Iranian-Americans have faced growing uncertainty when trying to manage property or financial ties in Iran. One of the most sensitive issues is what happens when someone sells...more
On September 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued proposed regulations for the “No Tax on Tips” deduction passed under the OBBB Act, and on October 23, 2025, Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax...more
On September 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final regulations implementing the Roth catch-up contribution provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. These provisions...more
The next 12 months will separate leaders from laggards in U.S. digital finance. Congress’s passage of the GENIUS Act and rapid advancement of the CLARITY Act signal a turning point for stablecoin issuers, DeFi platforms,...more
On October 30, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will delay the implementation of the recently announced BIS Affiliates Rule for one...more
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), enacted July 4, 2025, introduces a highly publicized provision exempting certain tips from federal income tax. Framed as relief for service-industry workers, the measure in practice...more
On October 20, 2025, the Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations (the Proposed Regulations) that would withdraw the domestic corporation look-through rule...more
On October 20, 2025, the Treasury Department issued proposed regulations (the “2025 Proposed Regulations”) that would remove a controversial rule for determining whether a REIT is “domestically controlled.” The 2025 Proposed...more
On October 22, 2025, President Trump imposed new sanctions targeting Russia’s oil and gas sector in response to a “lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine.” This is the first major escalation...more
During a televised interview today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will suspend implementation of the so-called “Affiliates Rule,” which...more
On October 23, more than 100 Republican members of Congress penned a bicameral letter to the Treasury secretary and the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), reaffirming support for the Community Development...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Oct. 24, 2025, designated the Republic of Colombia's sitting president, Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego (Petro), pursuant to Executive Order (EO)...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's decision to cease minting 1-cent coins has led to a severe shortage in penny circulation that requires businesses to adapt their pricing and payment strategies. As organizations respond...more
In response to Russia’s unprovoked invasions of Ukraine in March 2014 and February 2022, the Department of Treasury implemented various sanctions on Russian entities....more
With the continued rise in remote work, companies now face a unique vector for potentially significant sanctions risks that continues to catch even the most vigilant companies off guard. This threat comes from the Democratic...more
On October 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced significant new sanctions for Russia’s energy sector, designating Rosneft Oil Company (Rosneft) and Lukoil OAO...more
On October 21, 2025, the Treasury Department published proposed regulations under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) that would repeal the controversial “look-through” rule adopted in final regulations...more
On October 9, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the prudential regulators issued joint guidance clarifying regulatory expectations for suspicious activity reports...more