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

You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, March 2 The EU Council extended the sanctions imposed pursuant to Decision 2014/119/CFSP, which imposes sanctions against certain persons, entities, and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine, that were set to expire on March 6, 2026, for another year until March 6, 2027.( Here ) OFSI delisted Al-Nusra Front. ( Here ) OFAC imposed blocking sanctions against four individuals and one enti

You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, February 23 On the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU's effort to introduce its 21st sanctions package against Russia fell short. However, the EU Council extended some of its sanctions against Russia that were set to expire on February 24, 2026, for another year until February 24, 2027. ( Here ) Furthermore, the EU Council imposed asset freezing sanctions against eight indi

You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, February 16 The UK's government is seeking input regarding the ownership and control test under the UK's sanctions regulations across implementation, cost of compliance and how control appears in practice. ( Here ) This is a great opportunity for everyone, especially compliance professionals to share their view about the challenges associated with determining ownership under the UK sanction

You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, February 9 OFSI updated its guidance on financial sanctions enforcement and monetary penalties to reflect the outcome of the UK's government consultation on improving civil enforcement processes. In short, the new guidance discusses the following changes: Early Account Scheme, Case Assessment, Monetary Penalty Process and Settlement Scheme, Financial Hardship, and Fixed Monetary Penalties.