October 2025 Sanctions and Export Controls Update
Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from Ocotober 2025.
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Phantom Risks
As financial crime compliance teams rely increasingly on automation, unseen vulnerabilities often hide in plain sight. This article examines the “phantom risks” modern CCOs face—from AI-driven fraud to overlooked vendor gaps—and how to bring them into the light before they strike.
Navigating the Convergence of Sanctions Evasion, Export Control Evasion, and Money Laundering
Explore the convergence of illicit finance domains through real-life examples including Russia’s procurement of drone components, Iran’s evasion networks, and China’s acquisition of restricted chips.
The Illusion of Preparedness
High training completion rates may look good on paper, but they don’t always mean teams are ready for real-world threats. Explore why even well-trained staff can miss critical red flags—and what leaders can do to turn perceived readiness into proven preparedness.
Operation Mouse
Synthetic identities are increasingly used to perpetrate fraud. Delve into real-life examples of synthetic identity fraud in Canada, along with the actions financial institutions can take in response, in this article.
The BIS 50% Rule
Under the new BIS Affiliates Rule, any entity at least 50% owned by a listed party is subject to the same export control restrictions as the parent. The objective of the rule is to close a loophole and more effectively counter diversion of sensitive and restricted items.
September 2025 Sanctions and Export Controls Update
Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from September 2025.
The Rising Standard
This article explores why oversight matters more than ever, how accountability is evolving, and what boards can do to meet rising expectations.
Laundering Luxury
‘Daigou’ buyers purchasing luxury items in the U.S. for sale in China are often funded by Chinese Money Laundering Networks using financial proceeds of cartel activities. Learn how these methods operate, the red flags financial institutions can identify, and the actions to take in response.