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OFSI updates guide to the current consolidated list of asset freeze targets, and a list of persons named in relation to financial and investment restrictions under the Russia regulations
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) publishes a list of all those subject to financial sanctions imposed by the UK which it keeps updated…
UK Sanctions List last updated
FCDO publishes updated Guidance on the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
This guidance assists people in implementing and complying with The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. It covers the prohibitions and requirements imposed by the regulations. It also provides guidance on best practice for: complying with the prohibitions and requirements, enforcing them, circumstances where they do not apply…
HM Treasury and OFSI updates their guidance on financial sanctions and counter-terrorism measures
The Guidance contains a list of persons and entities to whom financial sanctions have been applied due to their assessed involvement in terrorist activity. This sanctions regime aims to further the prevention of terrorism in the UK or elsewhere and protect UK national security interests…
OFSI imposes travel ban on two individuals under counter-terrorism sanctions, in addition to the financial prohibitions to which they are already subject
This action is the first use of new travel ban powers under the Domestic Counter Terrorism Sanctions Regime. The travel bans are a part of continued efforts to protect the integrity of the UK economy from terrorist financing threats. They are used to target those who are suspected of being, or to have been, involved in terrorist activity in the UK but are not UK nationals…
RUSI releases ‘UK Sanctions Implementation and Strategy Taskforce: First Meeting Report’
Given the significant challenges posed by the need to design, implement and enforce sanctions on Russia, and the recent publication of the UK government’s sanctions strategy, RUSI has established a new taskforce to consider how the UK has addressed these challenges and what its independent sanctions policy…
House of Commons Library publishes report on use of sanctions against countries supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Considers the impact of sanctions on countries, including China, India, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Saudi Arabia who do not support unilateral sanctions against Russia.
UK announces 50 new sanctions designations and specifications to degrade Putin’s war machine, in co-ordinated action with G7 partners to support Ukraine
50 new sanctions designations and specifications announces, in co-ordinated action with G7 partners to support Ukraine. New targets include ships in Putin’s shadow fleet, institutions at the heart of Russia’s financial system and suppliers supporting Russia’s military production…
OFSI updates financial sanctions Guidance for charities and NGOs with the aim to raise awareness of financial sanctions and encourage the sharing of best practices
The Guidance provides financial sanctions guidance for entities and individuals which operate, or interact with, charities and non-governmental organisations, especially those who are involved in work that may include activity with those subject to UK financial sanctions…
OFSI issues General Licence INT/2024/4836676 (notice) authorising certain payments to the FCA from a designated person
The Permitted payments include: any payment a person is required to make to the FCA (except for fees for applications for listings or authorisation (or variations of authorisations) from the FCA relating to activities falling within the function of the FCA); payments to the FCA of levies imposed by the scheme manager of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme by virtue of section 213 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000; and payment to the FCA which are collected by the FCA on behalf of the FRC…
OFSI announces the funds of non-designated third parties involving designated credit or financial institutions
Any act which would otherwise breach the prohibitions in Regulations 11 to 15, 17 and 17A of the Russia Regulations is exempt from those prohibitions to the extent required to give effect to the permissions in this licence.
OFSI releases General licence INT/2024/4761108 for funds of non-designated third parties involving designated credit or financial institutions (“Personal Remittances”)
OFSI reissued General Licence under Regulation 64 of The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 which is subject to certain conditions which allows a person to make use of the retail banking services of a designated Credit or Financial Institution provided that the payments made or received are intended for the personal use of a person…