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OFSI releases new video series on ‘Financial Sanctions: The Basics’ to boost understanding of UK sanctions, covering OFSI’s role, guidance, consolidated sanctions lists, reporting duties, and licensing
The series covers key areas including the function of OFSI, available guidance to support compliance, the consolidated list of designated persons maintained in collaboration with the FCDO, and procedures for reporting suspected sanctions breaches. It also introduces the use and operation of general licences, helping individuals and businesses understand when and how these may apply…
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UK imposes 100 new sanctions on Russia’s military, energy, and financial sectors, aiming disrupt the supply chains and financial networks driving its aggression in Ukraine
In parallel, the UK and its international partners are intensifying efforts to enforce and tighten the Oil Price Cap, aiming to reduce Russia’s critical oil revenues that fund its military aggression. This coordinated action demonstrates the UK’s continued commitment to applying financial pressure on the Kremlin and countering illicit finance linked to its war machine…
UK Govt’s sanctions enforcement review unveils tougher penalties, clearer guidance, enhanced compliance tools, and a more coordinated, intelligence-driven approach – set for 2025-26
The UK government will implement targeted actions in 2025–2026 to strengthen sanctions enforcement, including clearer guidance, a consolidated sanctions list, enhanced compliance support, and faster, more transparent civil penalty processes…
UK Govt unveils its largest-ever sanctions package against Russia, targeting 101 ships, 5 individuals, and 4 entities connected to the country’s shadow fleet and its facilitators
The Govt will sanction up to 100 oil tankers that form a core part of Putin’s shadow fleet operation and are responsible for carrying more than $24 billion worth of cargo since the start of 2024. It is the latest move by the Government to safeguard working people, protect the UK’s national security and deliver on the foundations of the Plan for Change…
UK updates Syria sanctions to aid reconstruction, easing restrictions on finance and energy sectors, while keeping penalties on Assad-linked figures tied to human rights abuses and illicit trade
With the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the UK recognizes the need to assist in rebuilding Syria’s economy and infrastructure, which have been severely damaged by years of conflict. By easing these sanctions, the UK aims to facilitate essential investments in Syria’s energy and financial systems, helping to stabilize the country…
OFSI flags key sanctions evasion risks in new Legal Services Threat Report – from asset mismanagement to misuse of complex structures and TCSPs
Key issues include mismanagement of frozen assets, breaches of licence conditions, and flawed assessments of ownership and UK nexus. The report raises concern over underreporting of suspected sanctions breaches and highlights increasingly sophisticated evasion tactics—such as the use of cryptoassets and professional enablers. Legal professionals are urged to bolster due diligence procedures…
OFSI Annual Review (Mar 25) data reveals the full effect of UK sanctions on Russia with over £25bn of Russian assets reported frozen since Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine
The latest figures reveal the growing economic toll of sanctions, with over 2,000 individuals and entities designated under the Russia regime. OFSI highlights a significant increase in enforcement actions and public disclosures, signalling a tougher stance on non-compliance…
OFSI issues a monetary penalty of £465K on HSF Moscow, for violating UK financial sanctions on Russia, related to its illegal invasion of Ukraine
The monetary penalty relates to six payments made by HSF Moscow with a collective value of £3,932,392.10 to designated persons subject to an asset freeze. The designated persons were Alfa-Bank JSC, PJSC Sovcombank, and PJSC Sberbank. In committing the breaches, the firm made funds directly available to sanctioned entities…
UK lifts sanctions on 24 Syrian entities, including central bank and energy firms, to support Syria’s economic rebuilding
The UK government has lifted asset freezes on 24 Syrian entities, including the Central Bank of Syria, Syrian Arab Airlines, and several energy companies, as part of efforts to help Syrians rebuild their country and economy. However, sanctions on the Assad regime and those involved in illicit captagon trade remain in place…
UK unleashes largest sanctions package since 2022, targeting Russia’s military supply chains and global financial networks
The UK has unveiled a historic sanctions package targeting a broad array of sectors from military suppliers in China and Turkey to North Korean officials aiding Russia’s military. In a bold move it sanctioned OJSC Keremet Bank for its role in supporting Russia’s war while escalating pressure on Russia’s energy sector by sanctioning 40 ‘shadow fleet’ tankers. The UK also targeted 14 new Kremlin-linked billionaires reinforcing its commitment to Ukraine’s…
UK Govt urges European partners to adopt its pioneering sanctions regime aimed at targeting organised immigration crime gangs and their networks
Foreign Secretary urges international action on one of the defining security threats of our time – irregular migration. Partners pressed to replicate UK’s world-first plans for sanctions targeting people smugglers. £8m additional funding will short-circuit people smugglers’ business model, delivering on the government’s Plan for Change and commitment to protect UK borders…