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·OFAC & US Sanctions·Flagship
OFAC Voluntary Self-Disclosure vs. Mandatory Reports Under 31 CFR §§ 501.603 and 501.604
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.
·Practice Notes & Opinion
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.
·OFAC & US Sanctions
Sberbank Sanctions: How the U.S. and E.U. Targeted Russia's Largest Bank
·OFAC & US Sanctions
How Switzerland and Japan are standing up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
·OFAC & US Sanctions
Understanding Administrative Sanctions: A Comprehensive Guide to Types and Consequences
·BSA/AML & Banking
Breaking Down the Dodd-Frank Act Rollback: What You Need to Know
·BSA/AML & Banking
The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 - A Comprehensive Overview
·BSA/AML & Banking
FATF Updated Guidance on Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons
·Practice Notes & Opinion