The Export Control & Sanctions Watch Edition 15
- Arne Mielken
- Apr 25
- 5 min read
EU Tightens Export Controls, U.S. Reviews EC Policy, AML Focuses on Cross-Border Trade + our 4th UK Financial Sanctions Guide
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Colleagues,
This week’s edition of Export Control & Sanctions Watch highlights major developments in sanctions enforcement, trade restrictions, and shifting geopolitical regulations across the globe.
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Two Weeks of Monitoring Coverage – Easter Edition!
We’ve got a packed update as we cover two weeks of developments – no Easter break for AML, export control laws, or sanctions laws!
AML Update we focus on in the Export Control and Sanctions Watch
The EU has expanded its AML regulations, now classifying many non-financial businesses in global trade (e.g., logistics firms, free zones, luxury dealers) as "obliged entities." This means these businesses now have strict compliance duties. With trade-based money laundering risks rising, global traders need to tighten AML oversight across their supply chains.
This edition includes two in-depth reports on these developments.
Export Control Updates we cover in the Export Control & Sanctions Watch
U.S. Review of Weapons Export Controls: President’s review of U.S. weapons export
regulations.
EU Export Control Coordination: The EU Commission recommends better coordination of
national export control lists and dual-use items.
EU's Economic Security: Strengthened recommendations on export controls to boost
economic security.
EU Arms Export Control: The EU Council is reviewing its arms export control framework to
improve accountability.
Sanctions News we cover in the Export Control & Sanctions Watch
U.S. Sanctions on Iran: OFAC targets Iranian individuals and entities linked to Iran’s oil trade. They’re also ramping up pressure on Iran’s financial networks.
• OFAC’s Reward Program: The U.S. offers rewards for information on MS-13 leaders, continuing its global efforts to fight terrorism and organized crime.
EU Sanctions on Russia & Syria: The EU has tightened sanctions on Russia and is working on its 17th sanctions package. It has also enforced sanctions on Syrian entities linked to human rights abuses.
UK Scrutiny on Shell Companies: The UK Parliament is focusing on company registrations used in fraud, money laundering, and sanctions evasion.
UK Financial Sanctions Series
Part 4 of UK Financial Sanctions: Understanding Ownership & Control is published. Did you know that entities you work with might still be subject to sanctions even if they’re not listed? Learn how ownership and control can impact compliance.
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