Regulation

Stay informed on the latest global regulatory developments, best practices, and compliance strategies in the financial sector.

December 2025 Monthly Sanctions and Export Controls Report

Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from December 2025.

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.

OFAC’s 50 Percent Rule

This article delves into OFAC’s 50 Percent Rule, common pitfalls, and best practices for avoiding costly mistakes.

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.

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.

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.

Canada’s Strong Borders Act

Canada’s Strong Borders Act represents a sweeping overhaul of the country’s AML/CFT regime. The legislation introduces tougher penalties, expanded oversight, and stricter compliance and enforcement expectations.

June 2025 Sanctions & Export Controls Update

Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from June 2025.

Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs – Blurring the Lines Between Trade Sanctions and Traditional Tariffs

The Trump administration’s unprecedented use of tariffs as a tool of national security and foreign policy to compel countries to change policies the U.S. opposes has blurred the lines between tariffs and trade sanctions.

Recent IAR Enforcement Actions

Recent SEC enforcement actions against IARs highlight critical compliance failures, including unregistered brokerage activities, misleading marketing practices, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and inadequate compliance policies.