What is Trade Sanctions?

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Trade Sanctions are government-imposed economic penalties, such as restrictions on commerce and financial transactions, enacted to achieve foreign policy or national security objectives, and their compliance is a critical, non-negotiable component of global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulatory frameworks.

Trade Sanctions

What is Trade Sanctions?

How do trade sanctions integrate with broader Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance programs?

What is the financial and operational impact of trade sanctions on multinational corporations and Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SMEs)?

Which major international bodies (OFAC, EU, UN) administer trade sanctions and what is their global jurisdictional reach?

How can businesses implement effective sanctions screening and compliance strategies to mitigate regulatory and financial risk?

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