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EU
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Regulations
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EU Commission publishes factsheet clarifying the use of Incoterms in the context of EU export controls compliance, aiming to support traders and exporters in understanding obligations under dual-use and sanctions regimes.
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U.S.
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OFAC
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Treasury / OFAC releases new educational video in 'OFAC Basics' series on how to request compliance guidance; aims to assist in understanding OFAC sanctions programs and contact procedures.
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U.S.
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Financial institutions
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FinCEN rescinds three Syria-related advisory and guidance documents following President Trump's announcement on sanctions cessation. Rescinded documents include guidance on Commercial Bank of Syria and advisories on recent events in Syria from 2011 and 2013. Financial institutions should continue reporting suspicious activity.
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U.S.
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FAQ
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Treasury / OFAC updates FAQ 1216 clarifying the scope and intent of petroleum services restrictions under E.O. 14071, outlining services affected and exceptions including the Caspian Pipeline Consortium and Tengizchevroil.
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U.S.
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Nuclear
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State Department issues a fact sheet detailing sanctions under E.O. 13382 on SPND-linked individuals and entity supporting nuclear weapons R&D.
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UK
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Monetary Penalty
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OFSI publishes a blog post explaining the £5,000 penalty against Svarog Shipping & Trading Co. Ltd. for an information offence under Russia sanctions, emphasizing compliance with Requests for Information.
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U.S.
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Terrorism
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State Department issues a fact sheet covering the designation of Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and SDGTs under INA Section 219 and E.O. 13224 for coordinated violence destabilizing Haiti and attacks on police and MSS forces.
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U.S.
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FinCen
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FinCEN issues Spanish translation of May 1 alert on oil smuggling schemes by Mexico-based cartels. Alert highlights illicit revenue from crude oil theft, urges financial institutions to monitor suspicious activity linked to CJNG, Sinaloa, and Gulf Cartels operating on the U.S. southwest border.
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U.S.
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Trade
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US/State Department issues a factsheet covering the designation of seven entities and identifies two vessels under E.O. 13846 for illicit trade in Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products to evade U.S. sanctions.
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EU
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FAQ
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EU Commission publishes updated FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, focusing on Article 5n of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictions on the provision of services to Russian entities.
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