Baker McKenzie’s Sanctions Blog published the alert titled Japan introduces further sanctions against Russia and Belarus on 14 October 2022. Read the article via the link here. Please also visit our Sanctions Blog for the most recent updates.
On October 13, 2022, Canada announced further sanctions measures with respect to Iran, designating an additional seventeen individuals and three entities under Schedule 1 of the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.
The speed and volume of change in the crypto asset markets has accelerated across the globe, with established financial institutions increasingly entering the sector whilst regulators look to keep pace. Recent high-profile developments and market volatility have led to growing calls for scrutiny and regulatory controls. Navigating this fast paced environment, within a sometimes disjointed regulatory framework, can be challenging. The Crypto Boot Camp 2022 Series covers the crypto ecosystem and integrating crypto into established financial systems (recordings available), crypto risk (3 November 2022), NFTs (15 November 2022), DeFi (1 December 2022), and Growth in Crypto (6 December 2022).
Baker McKenzie’s Sanctions Blog published the alert titled OFAC and BIS Designate Additional Russian Parties, Signal Readiness to Act Against Third-Country Entities Assisting Russia and Belarus on 5 October 2022. Read the article via the link here. Please also visit our Sanctions Blog for the most recent updates.
Baker McKenzie’s Sanctions Blog published the alert titled UK confirms further sanctions against Russia on 6 October 2022. Read the article via the link here. Please also visit our Sanctions Blog for the most recent updates.
On September 30, 2022, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control published “Sanctions Compliance Guidance for Instant Payment Systems”. The guidance underscores the importance of a risk-based approach to managing sanctions risks related to payment technologies such as instant payment systems.
Baker McKenzie’s Sanctions Blog published the alert titled EU adopts further sanctions against Russia on 7 October 2022. Read the article via the link here. Please also visit our Sanctions Blog for the most recent updates.
In keeping with tradition, we are pleased to invite you to our annual Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments. This year, we are excited to provide a virtual offering available to all our clients and friends worldwide, plus an in-person reception and networking event for local attendees!
The conference will be comprised of 75 minute virtual sessions over the course of three days. Please join us on November 15, 16 and 17 for any or all sessions. The in-person reception will take place on November 15 at Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park, California.
Our international trade compliance lawyers from around the world will review the major global legislative, judicial and administrative activities and trends in export controls, trade sanctions, customs compliance, and import requirements.
Visit our events page for more information and to register.
Baker McKenzie’s Sanctions Blog published the alert titled Switzerland De-Lists Designated Individuals under Russia Sanctions on 28 September 2022. Read the article via the link here. Please also visit our Sanctions Blog for the most recent updates.
Baker McKenzie’s Sanctions Blog published the alert titled EU Commission proposes further sanctions against Russia on 28 September 2022. Read the article via the link here . Please also visit our : Sanctions Blog for the most recent updates.