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OFAC Most Recent Updates

Today's OFAC update: Cuba designations, new Russia-related General Licenses, updates to the SDN List.

OFAC Non-Proliferation Designations

Non-Proliferation Designations; Iran-related Designations; Issuance of Venezuela-related Amended General Licenses and Frequently Asked Questions.

FinCEN Asks Financial Institutions to Detect and Report Illicit Activity Related to Illegal Aliens

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is urging financial institutions to be vigilant against the unlawful employment of illegal aliens.

FinCEN Advisory on Unauthorized Employment

Joint Advisory on Non-Work Authorized Populations and Their Employers and Risks to the Integrity of the U.S. Financial System

Silver Notice: Interpol's new asset-tracing tool

Silver Notices and Silver Diffusions allow member countries to request information on criminal assets globally — property, vehicles, financial accounts, and businesses. Particularly relevant for cross-border financial crime cases.

Introduction to OFAC Guide

The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing an "Introduction to the Office of Foreign Assets Control" guide.

Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Shadow Oil Economy

U.S. Continues Maximum Pressure with Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Shadow Oil Economy. The Department of State is sanctioning numerous entities, individuals, and vessels.

Treasury Begins Sanctions Modernization Effort

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is removing sanctions on 76 outdated targets.