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OFSI Warns of Sanctions Risks in Art & Luxury Sectors in Latest Threat Assessment
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has today published its Art Market Participants and High Value Dealers Threat...

OpusDatum
Jun 172 min read
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OFSI Issues First-Ever Information Offence Penalty
On 11 April 2025, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) imposed a £5,000 monetary penalty on Svarog Shipping &...

OpusDatum
May 73 min read
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UK Announces New Trade Sanctions Against Russia: Stronger Export &Import Controls
The UK Government has unveiled a new and extensive package of trade sanctions targeting Russia under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit)...

OpusDatum
Apr 242 min read
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UK Legal Sector Under Scrutiny: OFSI Highlights Sanctions Compliance Risks Post-Russia Invasion
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has released a detailed threat assessment targeting the UK legal services sector,...

OpusDatum
Apr 23 min read
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OFSI Annual Review: UK Freezes £25b in Russian Assets Under Sanctions Regime
Today’s release of the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s (OFSI) Annual Review casts a spotlight on the true scale and impact...

OpusDatum
Mar 213 min read
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OFSI Fines HSF Moscow £465K for Russia Sanctions Breach
OFSI fines HSF Moscow £465K for breaching UK sanctions on Russia, making £3.9M in payments to sanctioned banks during its closure.

OpusDatum
Mar 202 min read
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OFSI Publishes Disclosure on Charities’ Failure to Respond to Financial Sanctions Compliance Requests
On 14 March 2025, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, issued a report concerning a breach of...

OpusDatum
Mar 141 min read
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OFSI Releases Updated Sanctions Guidance for High Value Dealers & Art Market Participants
OFSI releases new guidance for HVDs & AMPs, including a webinar, factsheet, FAQs & an updated sanctions guide.

OpusDatum
Mar 121 min read
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Defensive SAR Reporting: Safeguarding Compliance or Undermining Law Enforcement?
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are a crucial tool in the global fight against financial crime, including money laundering and...

Elizabeth Travis
Mar 35 min read
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Financial Services Threat Assessment Report published
Today OFSI published a Threat Assessment Report covering Financial Services. The report identifies key evasion threats, red flags that...

Elizabeth Travis
Feb 131 min read
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Why You Should Maintain a Log of OFSI General Licences
In today’s dynamic regulatory environment, financial institutions (FIs) are under constant scrutiny to ensure compliance with various...

Elizabeth Travis
Jan 153 min read
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Changes to sanctions legislation introduced through the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2024 and FAQs updated
UK strengthens financial sanctions enforcement with new regulations, effective 5 Dec 2024. Key reporting changes start 14 May 2025.

OpusDatum
Nov 15, 20241 min read
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