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UK & EU Lower Russian Oil Price Cap to $47.60 Per Barrel
The UK, in coordination with the European Union, has introduced a reduced Oil Price Cap on seaborne Russian crude oil, lowering the...
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Sep 2, 20252 min read
OFSI Fines UK Firm £300,000 for Breach of Russia Sanctions
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has fined UK company Markom Management Ltd (MML) £300,000 for breaching sanctions...
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Jul 31, 20251 min read
OFSI Consultation Proposes Streamlined Sanctions Enforcement & Settlement Schemes
The UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has launched a significant consultation seeking stakeholder input on...
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Jul 22, 20252 min read
Cryptoassets & Sanctions Compliance: Key Threats Identified by OFSI
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has published its Cryptoassets Threat Assessment (July 2025) , providing a...
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Jul 21, 20252 min read
UK Tightens Oil Price Cap in Blow to Putin’s War Machine
The UK government is ramping up economic pressure on Russia with a decisive new measure directly targeting the Kremlin’s vital oil...
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Jul 18, 20253 min read
OFSI launches online forms to simplify financial sanctions compliance
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has today launched a suite of new online forms designed to make reporting and...
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Jul 17, 20251 min read
OFSI updates sanctions General Guidance to include new HM Treasury debt exception
On 9 July 2025, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published an update to its General Guidance, introducing a new...
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Jul 9, 20251 min read
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...
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Jun 18, 20252 min read
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 &...
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May 8, 20253 min read
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)...
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Apr 25, 20252 min read
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,...
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Apr 3, 20253 min read
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...
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Mar 21, 20253 min read
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