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Sanctions are used by governments to punish individuals, organisations and countries around the world. Anyone involved in cross-border business needs to proactively assess the potential impact of sanctions on their trading. Learn more about Sanctions and Export Control Investigations here.
COVID-19 And The Sudden Rise In MDB Debarments 2 min read
By Joshua L. Ray
April 14, 2021
Joshua Ray of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli explains why we should not be surprised by multilateral development banks taking more punitive action. Read more
The New Approach To Sanctions Breaches 4 min read
By Syedur Rahman
April 12, 2021
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s latest guidance on financial sanctions breaches, which came into effect this month. Read more
The UK’s Sanctions Workload 3 min read
By Syedur Rahman
March 9, 2021
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the post-Brexit sanctions challenges facing the UK – and how it has responded. Read more
Responding to a World Bank audit letter 2 min read
By Joshua L. Ray
December 16, 2020
Joshua Ray of Rahman Ravelli and Guidepost Solutions’ Christopher Kim detail the correct approach that companies should take if they receive a World Bank audit letter. Read more
Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 Summary 4 min read
By Syedur Rahman
October 25, 2019
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines the powers and obligations created by the Act that are set to come into force when Brexit is completed. Read more