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    Battlefield Goods and Export Control Evasion - Part 1 of 2

    This infographic explores items currently within Tier 1 of the Common High Priority Items list, linked to the production of advanced Russian precision-guided weapons systems. Part 2 is now available.
    Published September 19, 2023.

    Crypto and Ukraine
    Crypto and Ukraine

    This rapid response brief unpacks the crypto-related financial crime compliance developments in Ukraine and Russia this year to date.
    Published July 7, 2022.
    Human Trafficking
    Human Trafficking

    A paper exploring how conflict-induced displacement can lead to human trafficking, and how financial intelligence can assist in detecting potential victims.
    Published June 16, 2022.
    Russia Sanctions Developments
    Russia Sanctions Developments

    This webinar covers key recent updates in the Russia sanctions space, including energy exports, gold imports, and the 6th round of EU sanctions.
    Published July 18, 2022.

    Rapid Response Briefs

    US Treasury Targets Sanctions Evasion Networks
    Beneficial Ownership

    This brief outlines US beneficial ownership challenges, including Russia corruption risks.
    Published May 18, 2022.
    Global Food Security
    Global Food Security

    A paper on the secondary effects of Russia and Belarus sanctions, including the impact on global food security.
    Published April 29, 2022.
    Real Estate
    US Real Estate

    This brief looks at the implications of the Russian and Belarus sanctions on US real estate transactions and the key considerations for compliance.
    Published April 19, 2022.
    Rapid Response Brief: Understanding Risk – AML Versus Economic Sanctions
    AML vs Sanctions

    A high-level summary on some practical similarities and differences between economic sanctions and AML compliance regimes.
    Published April 8, 2022.
    Rapid Response Brief - Private Equity
    Private Equity

    This briefing paper sets out some of the potential private equity risks that compliance professionals should be aware of.
    Published April 5, 2022.
    Secondary Sanctions
    Secondary Sanctions

    This rapid response brief provides context about secondary sanctions and practical steps for compliance to take in preparation for their use.
    Published March 30, 2022.
    Cryptoassets in the UK
    Cryptoassets in the UK

    This brief sets out UK authorities’ approach and expectations for the cryptoasset sector relating to sanctions on the Russian elite and their assets.
    Published March 15, 2022.
    Rapid Response Brief-Impact of Russia Sanctions and Divestment
    Divestment

    In this rapid response brief, we examine the implications of financial sanctions on Russia on International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) related portfolios.
    Published March 10, 2022.
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    FinCEN Alert

    This brief highlights the key points outlined in FinCEN’s March 7 alert, with relevant considerations for financial institutions and cryptoasset providers.
    Published March 9, 2022.
    Hedge Funds
    Hedge Funds

    This paper sets out a number of potential risks relating to hedge funds and other alternative investments which compliance professionals should take account of.
    Published March 4, 2022.
    Crypto and its role in the Ukraine Crisis
    Crypto's Role in the Crisis

    This paper breaks down what we do and don’t know about cryptoassets’ influence on the current conflict and where events might take us.
    Published March 3, 2022
    Sanctions Infographics
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    Battlefield Goods & Export Control Evasion - Part 2 of 2

    This infographic highlights Tier 2 items on the Common High Priority List, where Russia may have domestic production capacity, but may prefer sourcing from the US and its allies.
    Published September 27, 2023.
    Battlefield Goods and Export Control Evasion - Part 1 of 2
    Battlefield Goods and Export Control Evasion - Part 1 of 2

    This infographic explores items currently within Tier 1 of the Common High Priority Items list, linked to the production of advanced Russian precision-guided weapons systems.
    Published September 19, 2023.
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    Russia Sanctions Evasion: Key Methods and Techniques – Part 2

    This infographic shows real-life examples of how Russia’s best-known PMC called Wagner Group has been successfully defying western sanctions regime.
    Last updated, June 20, 2023.
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    Russia Sanctions Evasion: Key Methods and Techniques – Part 1

    This infographic shows top techniques used by Russian oligarchs, political elites and their proxies to evade western sanctions.
    Last updated, April 24, 2023.
    Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Price Caps v2
    Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Price Caps

    This infographic shows crude oil and petroleum products subject to the price caps. 
    Last updated, April 17, 2023.
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    Oil Price Caps

    This infographic shows the price caps on crude oil and petroleum products.
    Last updated, April 3, 2023.
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    Luxury Goods

    This infographic shows the key export restrictions imposed by certain G7 countries on luxury goods destined for Russia.
    Last updated September 6, 2022.
    Russian Billionaires
    Russian Billionaires

    This infographic includes the latest information on sanctioned Russian billionaires who have been designated by the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, and Japan.
    Last updated, August 22, 2022.
    Political Influence
    Individuals with Political Influence

    This infographic includes information on the sanctioned individuals who held, or continue to hold, political influence in Russia.
    Last updated, August 22, 2022.
    Banks
    Russian Banks

    G7 countries have introduced a complex matrix of sanctions against Russian banks. This infographic summarizes the current picture.
    Last updated, August 22, 2022.
    Commodities
    Commodity Restrictions

    In this infographic, we set out key restrictions on oil, natural gas, coal, and metals imposed against Russia by a number of jurisdictions.
    Last updated September 6, 2022.
    Crypto
    Cryptoassets

    This infographic defines various types of cryptoassets and highlights how the role of cryptoassets may or may not play out in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
    Last updated April 5, 2022.

    Sanctions Landscape

    Masterclass July
    Risk Assessment

    In this Sanctions Masterclass, we unpack the similarities and differences between sanctions and AML compliance regimes, and how they relate to the war in Ukraine.
    Published July 21, 2022.
    July update
    Monthly Update: July

    This webinar covers the key recent updates in the Russia sanctions space, including energy exports, gold imports, the 6th round of EU sanctions, and changes to UK sanctions enforcement.
    Published July 18, 2022.
    Masterclass June
    Export Controls

    This Sanctions Masterclass sets out new export controls, the implications for supply chain financial crime risks, and the potential for Russia-related sanctions evasion.
    Published June 22, 2022.
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    Priorities and Reparations

    Professor Alexander Rodnyansky and Markiyan Kliuchkovskyi discuss Russia sanctions and Ukraine’s reconstruction on the Sanctions Space podcast.
    Published June 15, 2022.
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    Protecting Refugees

    In this podcast, Kieran Beer talks with Daniel Thelesklaf about the effort to protect refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from human trafficking.
    Published 2 June, 2022.
    May Monthly Sanctions Compliance Update
    Monthly Update: May

    In May’s Monthly Update webinar, our panellists discuss Russia-related export controls and bank account deposit restrictions.
    Published 17 May, 2022.
    Making Russian Sanctions Stick Podcast
    Making Sanctions Stick

    In this episode of our Financial Crime Matters podcast, Ilze Znotina discusses the financial crime challenges facing Latvia, including enforcing sanctions against Russia.
    Published 16 May, 2022.

    April Monthly Update
    Monthly Update: April

    In April’s Monthly Update webinar, our panelists talk about Russia sanctions challenges and ongoing key considerations. Published April 12, 2022.
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    EU Sanctions Shortcomings

    In this article, we explain how the hunt for Russian wealth has exposed the EU’s sanctions shortcomings.
    Published April 11, 2022.
    Ownership and Control
    Ownership and Control

    This webinar takes an in-depth look at the sanctions challenges being faced by the international compliance community.
    Published March 28, 2022.
    ACAMS Hollywood Conference
    Sanctions Landscape

    In this special presentation for the ACAMS Hollywood Conference, Dr. Justine Walker outlines the scale of prohibitions targeting Moscow.
    Published March 28, 2022
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    Parallels to Iran

    This article discusses the similarities between the sanctions against Iran from early 2000-2015 and the recent sanctions against Russia. Published March 17, 2022. Please note, ACAMS Today articles are available for ACAMS members only.
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    Operational Compliance

    This article provides an overview of the recent sanctions against Russia and how to manage the operational compliance of export controls. Published March 14, 2022. Please note, ACAMS Today articles are available for ACAMS members only.
    SS Podcast March 10
    Scale and Scope

    In this podcast, Justine is joined by Tom Keatinge to discuss how to strengthen the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia and what may lie ahead in uncharted waters.
    Published March 11, 2022.
    Jurisdiction Update
    Jurisdiction and Regimes

    This two-hour webinar takes a deep dive into the changing business risk environment involving Russia. Published March 10, 2022.
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    Parliament Presentations

    Watch Dr Justine Walker present to the UK Treasury Committee (March 7) Foreign Affairs Committee (March 8). Published March 8, 2022

    Emily Rees on the Global Trade Implications of the Ukraine Crisis
    Global Trade Implications

    In this podcast, Justine is joined by Emily Rees, to discuss the enormous trade implications and challenges that will result from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
    Published 4 March, 2022.
    Rapid Response
    Global Roundtable

    In this virtual Global Roundtable, leading sanctions experts discuss the current sanctions state of play, key industry considerations, and implementation challenges.
    Published March 4, 2022.
    March Monthly Sanctions Compliance Update
    Monthly Update: March

    In this webinar our panelists discuss a wide range of aspects in the rapidly evolving Russia sanctions landscape.
    Published March 1, 2022.

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