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OFSI publishes first financial sanctions threat assessment report
The report provides information on suspected sanctions breaches and is intended to assist with prioritization as part of a risk-based approach to compliance.
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5 key ways to tackle crypto sanctions compliance – new report
Latest compliance report from Elliptic shows sanctions activity has continued to accelerate since 2019.
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Nasdaq settles with OFAC over Iran sanctions violations
Exchange failed to understand implications of providing trading platform to subsidiary of state-owned bank.
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NCSC warns of continuing significant cyber threats to UK
Evolving threat landscape and rise of state-aligned groups pose new threats to UK, the National Cyber Security Centre warns.
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3M settles with OFAC for 54 apparent violations of sanctions on Iran
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said a 3M subsidiary sold reflective license plate sheeting to a sanctioned Iranian entity over the course of two years.
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Four US departments issue guidance on Iran’s UAV-related actions
The joint statement says that Iran’s procurement, development, and proliferation of UAVs is an increasing threat to international peace and security.
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US considers enforcement action against Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab
The news emerged as Microsoft agreed to pay over $3m in fines relating to violations of sanctions and export controls involving Russia and Ukraine.
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Federal Reserve and OFAC levy fines totalling $97.8m on Wells Fargo
Failure of oversight meant bank violated sanctions on Iran, Syria and Sudan.