Marijuana Left out of Latest SAR Guidance
By Charlie Passut
Fed’s Latest Fintech Plan Raises Questions, Concerns
By Chelsea Carrick
Nigeria, South Africa Exit Global AML ‘Gray List’
By Koos Couvée
Breaking October 24, 2025: 4:43 pm ET
EU Clarifies Oil, Refined Product Sanctions Ahead of 2026 Import Ban Enforcement
The European Commission published updated frequently asked questions that provide new guidance on the enforcement of the oil import bans and refined product prohibitions under Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014, which implements sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine.
OFAC Deletes Over 50 Entities and People in Balkans-Related SDN List
The Office of Foreign Assets Control removed 70 individuals and entities from its Specially Designated Nationals listed related to the Balkans.
EU Renews Sanctions Regime Targeting Islamic State, Al-Qaida
The Council of the EU announced the renewal of its financial sanctions against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and al-Qaida until Oct. 31, 2026.
OFSI Amends General License on Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance to Israel, Palestine
HM Treasury’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) amended General Licence INT/2023/3749168 under the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which authorizes humanitarian assistance related to the conflict in Israel and Palestine.
In this episode of Financial Crime Matters, former federal investigator John Tobon and Kieran Beer, editor in chief of ACAMS moneylaundering.com, discuss underground banking in Latin America.
In the latest episode of Sanctions Space, Justine Walker, head of global sanctions and risk at ACAMS, and Stephanie Baker, author of 'Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia,' discuss sanctions loopholes Russia exploits to finance its war with Ukraine, and U.S. use of 'secondary tariffs' to deter purchases of Russian oil.
Marijuana Left out of Latest SAR Guidance
By Charlie Passut
Fed’s Latest Fintech Plan Raises Questions, Concerns
By Chelsea Carrick
Nigeria, South Africa Exit Global AML ‘Gray List’
By Koos Couvée
Breaking October 24, 2025: 4:43 pm ET