Sanctions

Explore the complexities of sanctions through nuanced perspectives and comprehensive analyses on varying sanctions topics and their global impact and implications, including global sanctions programs, case studies, and evasion tactics.

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.

August 2025 Sanctions and Export Controls Update

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

July 2025 Sanctions and Export Controls Update

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

Out of the Shadows

Iran’s shadow banking system has laundered billions of dollars for the regime. In this article, we detail how the system works and how financial institutions can identify red flags associated with Iran’s oil smuggling and concealed payment networks.

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.

May 2025 Sanctions & Export Controls Update

Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from the U.S., EU and UK in May 2025.

Lessons From Russia & Iran – What EU Sanctions Teach Us About Policy in Action

The EU’s Russia and Iran sanctions programs demonstrate using sanctions as strategic tools of influence, while also exposing the challenges in enforcement and importance of global coordination.