🚫OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Learn More💳USPS Privacy Act Changes and Their Impact on Business Compliance
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing to revise a Customer Privacy Act System of Records (SOR), in order to enhance the flexibility needed to support ongoing administrative and compliance activities for the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements and standards, as determined by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Learn More📊LEI Requirement for DTC Participants
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announces a proposed rule change by The Depository Trust Company (DTC) to amend its rules, requiring all participants to obtain and maintain a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). This change aims to enhance data quality, simplify operational processes, and improve risk management in financial transactions among DTC participants.
Learn More🚫OFAC Sanctions Notice
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and vessels that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The vessel placed on the SDN List has been identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest.
Learn More🏚️Temporary Appraisal Exemptions for California Wildfire Recovery
The Depository Institutions Disaster Relief Act of 1992 (DIDRA) authorizes the agencies to make exceptions to statutory and regulatory appraisal requirements under Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) relating to transactions involving real property located within an area in a State or territory declared to be a major disaster by the President. In this statement and order, the agencies exercise their authority to grant temporary exceptions to the FIRREA appraisal requirements for real estate-related financial transactions, provided certain criteria are met, in Los Angeles County, California following the major disaster declared by the President as a result of wildfires and straight-line winds. The expiration date for the exceptions is January 8, 2028, which is 3 years after the date the President declared the major disaster.
Learn More💳Executive Order 14247
Executive Order 14247 aims to modernize the payment processes of the Federal Government by phasing out paper checks and promoting electronic payments. This order outlines the transition to digital payment methods to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and combat fraud, while emphasizing the need for compliance from federal agencies and support for unbanked populations.
Learn More🚫Cuba Restricted List Impacts Financial Transactions for Businesses
The Department of State is publishing a List of Restricted Entities and Subentities Associated With Cuba (Cuba Restricted List) with which direct financial transactions are generally prohibited under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR). The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) generally will deny applications to export or reexport items for use by entities or subentities on the Cuba Restricted List.
Learn More🚫OFAC Sanctions Action Notice for January 2025 - Business Impact
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published the name of one individual that has been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of this individual are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with this individual.
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