August 1, 2019: OFAC cleans up the Kingpins
Last Thursday, OFAC removed the following: PEREZ ALZATE, Guillermo (a.k.a. “PABLO SEVILLANO”), Diagonal 50 No. 49-14 of. 601, Medellin, Colombia; Calle 26A No. 70-35, Medellin, Colombia; Calle 30 No....
View ArticleAugust 3, 2019: CBW Act-related Executive Order, Directive and FAQs
Issuance of CBW Act-related Executive Order; Publication of CBW Act Directive and Frequently Asked Questions 8/3/2019 On August 1, 2019, the President issued a new Executive Order (E.O.)...
View ArticleOFSI’s doing some cleanup
OFSI to update consolidated list links On 30th August 2019, OFSI will update links to its consolidated list, the system by which it publishes the details of individuals and entities subject to...
View ArticleEU, OFSI remove 2 persons from Libya sanctions
Earlier today, UK regulators implemented Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1292 by removing the following individuals from its Libya sanctions program: 1. ABDUSSALAM, Abdussalam Mohammed DOB:...
View ArticleHKMA Alert: HSBC Phishing email
Press Releases Phishing email related to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued...
View ArticleSouth American Fire and Fury: OFAC sanctions Venezuelan government
We have a new Executive Order which sanctions the Maduro government (and all their 50 Percent Rule brethren), new (13) and updated (12) General Licenses, new and revised FAQs, and guidance related to...
View ArticleHKMA Alert: Fraudulent United Overseas Bank website
Press Releases Fraudulent website related to United Overseas Bank Ltd. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by United Overseas Bank...
View ArticleExecutive Order 13884
Executive Order 13884 of August 5, 2019 Blocking Property of the Government of Venezuela By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America,...
View ArticleNew and updated Venezuela FAQs
679. Executive Order of August 5, 2019, “Blocking Property of the Government of Venezuela,” blocks all property and interests in property of the Government of Venezuela. What does this mean for the...
View ArticleVenezuela General License 2A
OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Executive Order 13808 of August 24, 2017 Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to the Situation in Venezuela Executive Order of August 5, 2019 Blocking Property of...
View ArticleVenezuela General License 3F
OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Executive Order 13808 of August 24, 2017 Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to the Situation in Venezuela Executive Order 13850 of November 1, 2018 Blocking...
View ArticleOFAC Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance Guidance
Guidance Related to the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance and Support to the Venezuelan People Date: August 6, 2019 As the illegitimate former Maduro regime continues to usurp power and plunder...
View ArticleAugust 6, 2019: OFAC updates one counter terrorism listing
On Tuesday, OFAC updated the following counter terrorism designation: SERHAN, Fadi Hussein (a.k.a. SARHAN, Fadi Husayn; a.k.a. SIRHAN, Fadi), Own Building, Kanisat Marmkhael, Saliba Street, Corniche,...
View ArticleAugust 7, 2019: OFAC updates the IFSR
Publication of Amended Iranian Sanctions Regulations Regarding the Iron, Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Sectors of Iran 8/6/2019 The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)...
View ArticleAugust 7, 2019: SECO amends Venezuela sanctions listings
From FINMA: News 07 August 2019 International sanction Updated sanction message The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has published an amendment to the Ordinance of 28 March 2018 on...
View ArticleSECO updates Syrian sanctions
Earlier today, Swiss authorities updated 54 individuals listed under the Syrian sanctions program and delisted the following persons: SSID: 200-12029 Name: Fahid Al-Jassim Title: Lieutenant General...
View ArticleOFSI’s coming out with a new Consolidated List…
OFSI to update consolidated list links In 3 weeks time, OFSI will launch a new consolidated list, the system it uses to publish the details of individuals and entities subject to financial sanctions....
View ArticleOFAC Enforcement Action: PACCAR Inc.
The firm, which is in the truck business, agreed to a $1,709,325 settlement for 63 apparent violations of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR), which were voluntarily...
View ArticleOFAC Enforcement Actions: DNI Express Shipping Company and Southern Cross...
These were both issued on August 8th, and were both Finding of Violations for not adhering to the Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations (RPPR). Here’s the DNI facts: On May 29, 2015, OFAC...
View ArticleAfter 2 years… save the date for OFAC!
2019 OFAC Symposium Save the Date and Registration Open 8/14/2019 OFAC invites you to join us for our 2019 Fall Symposium to take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC...
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