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The Use of Secondary Sanctions
Secondary sanctions extend the reach of a country’s regulatory authority to foreign individuals and entities with no direct connection to the sanctioning country.
AML/CFT and Sanctions Enforcement Actions in 2025
2025 will go down as a historic year for AML/CFT and sanctions-related enforcement actions in two ways. It’s the first time in over 20 years that no banks have faced major penalties, and state regulators began jointly penalizing institutions.
Debt & Duty
Chinese Money Laundering Networks target students to operate as money mules to launder cartel proceeds. Learn more about the methods used for recruitment and control, and the red flags that financial institutions can use to identify and respond.
November 2025 Sanctions and Export Controls Update
Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from November 2025.
When Holiday Cheer Meets Fraud Pressure
This article breaks down the key scam patterns emerging this season, why December has become a true test of institutional readiness, and the steps teams can take to reduce losses and respond with confidence.
Where Boards and Senior Management Fall Short on Compliance Oversight
From passive oversight and overreliance on compliance officers to blind spots in risk awareness and a check-the-box only training culture, senior management often stumbles in ways that invite regulatory scrutiny. This article explores the most common pitfalls and how leaders can avoid them to strengthen accountability at the top.
OFAC’s 50 Percent Rule
This article delves into OFAC’s 50 Percent Rule, common pitfalls, and best practices for avoiding costly mistakes.