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You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, March 30 OFAC issued amended Russia-related General License 131D under Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, which extended General License 131C for one more month through May 1, 2026. As a reminder, this General License authorizes certain transactions pertaining to the negotiation of and entry into contingent contracts for the sale or transfer of Lukoil International Gm
Sanctions compliance expectations for insurers have evolved materially in recent years, particularly following the rapid expansion of Russia-related sanctions measures across the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom. Historically, banks have faced more intensive scrutiny because of their central role in payment processing and cross-border financial flows. That distinction has narrowed. Regulators increasingly looking at insurers.
You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, March 23 OFSI published a new guidance document titled "How to use exceptions and licenses to comply with sanctions." The guidance explains the difference between exceptions and licenses under the UK sanctions regulations. ( Here ) Tuesday, March 24 OFAC issued Venezuela-related General License 53, "Official Missions of the Government of Venezuela to the United States." This General License
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You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, March 9 The U.S. Department of State designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). The group was also designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), effective March 16, 2026. The armed wing of the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood, the al-Baraa Bin Malik Brigade, which was previously designated under the Sudan and Darfur sanctions program of
