Tag: EU Sanctions

Sweeping new sanctions directed at the energy sector are reshaping global trade routes, compliance expectations, and logistical systems at an unprecedented scale. The EU’s...

Money services businesses are increasingly central to global financial inclusion, yet they remain among the most scrutinised parts of the financial ecosystem. As providers...

Sanctions screening has become a crucial line of defence in the fight against financial crime, helping to prevent professional and financial services from being...

Asset management firms worldwide are under growing pressure to ensure strict compliance with sanctions regulations or risk serious financial penalties and reputational harm. A...

Global sanctions inflation may be easing, but compliance teams should brace for ongoing challenges in 2025. LSEG’s latest Global Sanctions Index (GSI), based on data to March 2025, reveals that while the growth in the number of sanctioned individuals is slowing, broader risk trends—like regulatory divergence and complexity—are likely to persist or intensify.

Sanctions compliance is becoming harder to manage as geopolitical tensions rise and regulatory pressure grows. Financial institutions are struggling with legacy screening systems that...

Never before has the need for global regulatory compliance been so critical, with companies operating across international borders and facing a labyrinth of diverse regulatory frameworks. This comprehensive guide explores what global regulatory compliance entails, its significance, and the main compliance categories.