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The OFAC 50 Percent Rule: Sanctions Ownership and the 2026 Sham Transactions Guidance
A practitioner's guide to the OFAC 50 Percent Rule — ownership aggregation, indirect ownership, FAQ 401 examples, the March 2026 Sham Transactions Guidance, the GVA Capital, IPI Partners, and Gracetown enforcement actions, and the BIS Affiliates Rule taking effect November 10, 2026.
Blocking Reports vs. Voluntary Self-Disclosures: How OFAC's Two Reporting Tracks Interact
A practitioner's decision guide to the OFAC reporting requirements under §§ 501.603 and 501.604, the voluntary self-disclosure framework, and how the two tracks interact — with a quick-reference table, a two-track decision flow, and downloadable operational checklists.
Sanctionfy Is Back
After three years dormant, Sanctionfy is being rebuilt — this time as a practitioner-grade resource paired with free tools for sanctions, BSA/AML, and trade finance compliance work.
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Older posts from before the Sanctionfy relaunch. Some content may reflect rules and guidance that have since changed.