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This section includes the UK Sanctions List, published by the UK Government which provides details of those designated under regulations made under the Sanctions Act.
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OFSI on Continuation of Business of Evraz Plc’s
OFSI General licence INT/2022/1710676, which allows for the continuation of business operations of the North American Subsidiaries of Evraz. A Person may continue business operations involving the North American Subsidiaries including, but not limited to…
UKACC publish anti-corruption sanctions report
The UK’s Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations have provided the UK Govt with an important new tool for tackling the most egregious corrupt practices committed around the world. Yet the effectiveness of sanctions have been undermined by a lack of designations…
House of Commons Library on the sanctions regime
In the build-up to the current crisis in Ukraine, Western allies warned Russia that any breach of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty would be met with unprecedented economic measures. Following Russia’s recognition of independence of the self-proclaimed…
OFSI General License – Russian Banks
OFSI amends General licence INT/2022/1280876, relating to UK subsidiaries of Russian Banks, to include Sberbank CIB (UK) Ltd. A UK subsidiary may make payment for its basic needs including: payment of insurance premiums; payment of reasonable fees for…
Cayman Islands Task force on Russia sanctions
The Cayman Islands Govt has established a joint task force to coordinate, identify, and implement policy amendments to implement the Russia Sanctions. The primary purpose of the task force is to provide centralised discussions and decisions around policy…
FCA statement on suspension of nickel trading on LME
The London Metal Exchange (the LME) suspended nickel trading, having concluded a disorderly market had arisen. The suspension occurred amid challenging commodity market conditions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…
OFSI issues Russia & Belarus General Licenses
UK blocked a further 33 Russian individuals and 26 Russian entities, as well as 6 Belarusian entities. Notably, the additional designations included oil tycoon Eugene Shvidler reported…
SRA guidance on Financial sanctions and Russia
SRA has updated its guidance for firms on making sure they are adhering to the Government’s sanctions on Russian nationals and organisations in light of the conflict in Ukraine…
SRA launch on ‘thematic review’ of financial sanctions
SRA prepares to launch a ‘thematic review’ of financial sanctions, according the to Law Society. It will produce a report by the autumn with the aim of providing guidance to lawyers who may find themselves exposed in this area in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
UK amends Sberbank correspondent banking GL
OFSI published two GL relating to Sberbank – one to allow for a 30-day wind-down period in respect of the correspondent banking and sterling payment provisions and one relating specifically to certain payments for energy products..
UK ministerial statement on Russian Elites, Proxies & Oligarchs Task Force
Home Office issues statement from the inaugural ministerial meeting of the Task Force which “aims to ensure the effective implementation of financial sanctions on Russian elites and oligarchs to further drive collective efforts to tackle Kremlin-linked illicit finance”…
DIT issues General Trade Licence: Russia Sanctions-Vessels
This licence provides regulation on the provision of technical assistance, financial services and funds, and brokering services, related to vessels, in respect of restricted goods and restricted technology where…