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OFAC US-Russia Sanctions Guidance for Foreign Financial Institutions

Written by Insight & Partnership Team | Dec 22, 2023 9:57:00 AM
The guidance provides information for firms on:

  • New Sanctions Authorities Targeting Foreign Financial Institutions;
  • Examples of Activity that Could Expose Foreign Financial Institutions to Sanctions Risk;
  • Identifying and Mitigating Sanctions Risks;
  • Previous Guidance on Russia Sanctions and Export Controls Evasion; and
  • Permissible Transactions.

Financial institutions should read the OFAC guidance and ensure that they remain compliant with their sanctions requirements.