Tag Archives: OFAC

As a former detective, I like clues. Clues make or break your case. Clues can lead you to an entirely different conclusion than you initially anticipated. Each clue gets you one step closer to the truth — even if it …

Are You Leveraging Innovative Tools that Detect Location-Based Sanctions Evasion? Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine has prompted a flurry of sanctions activity in the past few weeks. On March 7th, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert advising …

A new era of commerce is here Digital transactions grew 44% YOY to $861B USD in 2020 as growing consumer shifts toward digital commerce were significantly and rapidly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to digitalcommerce360.com. An American Bankers Association …

The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA) continues to evolve as 2021 progresses. This blog provides highlights from our recent webinar “The AML Act of 2020: Where Effectiveness Meets Efficiency.” Read on for considerations for setting priorities to optimize compliance …

A high-profile e-commerce company recently settled with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for violations of U.S. sanctions regimes. While the headlines garner unwanted interest, they also illustrate how far regulatory focus has expanded to include non-financial institutions. As …