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📈 GLOBAL SANCTIONS PULSEACSS presents Jeff Nielsen's latest analysis of critical developments in the sanctions and expor...
06/16/2026

📈 GLOBAL SANCTIONS PULSE

ACSS presents Jeff Nielsen's latest analysis of critical developments in the sanctions and export controls landscape for May 18 - 31, 2026.

Key highlights:
- US continues Operation Economic Fury with extensive Iran and proxy designations, including the Persian Gulf Strait Authority
- EU expands Middle East listing authorities targeting freedom of navigation, Hamas Political Bureau members, and West Bank settlement activity
- UK bans most third-country refined Russian oil, then exempts jet fuel and diesel, while OFAC renews two Russia-related general licenses
- US expands Western Hemisphere designations covering Cuba, a Sinaloa cartel crypto network, and Brazilian organizations CV and PCC
- OFAC imposes a $275M civil penalty on India's Adani Enterprises Limited for Iranian LPG purchases
- US removes 76 outdated sanctions designees across 213 designations

You can read Jeff Nielsen's (Sanctions & Export Controls Attorney) complete analysis at:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-sanctions-export-controls-weeks-ending-18-31-may-jeff-nielsen-v0zfe

How is your organization adapting to the intensified enforcement environment and evolving designations?
Share your insights below.

A POWERHOUSE PANEL IN NEW YORK! 🔥Our ACSS New York Chapter gathered at Crowell & Moring for a timely and provocative dis...
06/16/2026

A POWERHOUSE PANEL IN NEW YORK! 🔥

Our ACSS New York Chapter gathered at Crowell & Moring for a timely and provocative discussion on cartels, transnational criminal organizations, and the compliance challenges of the new FTO designations.

Huge thanks to our incredible panelists:
Ray Donovan | Former DEA Special Agent and lead agent in the capture of El Chapo | Stack21 Solutions
Caroline Brown | Crowell and Moring
Joe Twinem| BNP Paribas

Moderated by our Chapter Chair Howard Spieler, CSS, CAMS.

From the FTO question reshaping sanctions exposure overnight to fentanyl supply chains and real red flags for frontline teams, this conversation hit every angle. The kind of insights you can't get anywhere else!

Thank you to Crowell & Moring for sponsoring and to everyone who joined us for the panel, quiz, and networking!

See you at the next one, New York! 🙌

🚨 UPCOMING WEBINAR: The AI Revolution: The Latest Developments and How to IntegrateArtificial intelligence is rapidly tr...
06/15/2026

🚨 UPCOMING WEBINAR: The AI Revolution: The Latest Developments and How to Integrate

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how organisations manage complex compliance obligations. As sanctions programmes face growing alert volumes, increasingly sophisticated evasion techniques, and higher regulatory expectations, how can your team integrate AI tools while maintaining strong governance and human oversight?

Join us for an exclusive deep dive into AI integration in sanctions compliance with industry experts:

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM NYC | 1:00 PM London | 2:00 PM Amsterdam
✅ 1.25 CSS Credits for ACSS Members

Our expert speakers:
Marlon Oxley | Lead of Sanctions Tech Innovation | Rabobank
Koen Hoogkamp | Data Scientist | Rabobank
Moderator: Ivy L.| Sanctions Training Coordinator | ACSS

This webinar will examine the latest developments in generative AI and language models and how they can be integrated into sanctions compliance frameworks to improve efficiency, consistency, and documentation quality.

This members-only event is included with your ACSS membership. Not a member yet? Join ACSS today to access this webinar and our complete library of sanctions compliance resources: https://sanctionsassociation.org/acss-membership-benefits/

Join the ACSS French Chapter for an in-depth discussion on Russia's shadow fleet and its implications for maritime comme...
06/12/2026

Join the ACSS French Chapter for an in-depth discussion on Russia's shadow fleet and its implications for maritime commerce operators

📅 Mardi, 30 juin 2026
⏰ 18h00 – 21h00 CET
📍 17, rue de Londres, 75009 Paris

Intervenants :
1. Hélène de Ferrières | Avocat Associé | Cabinet Brehm de Ferrières
2. Claire Tallois | Senior Sanctions Officer | Axa XL Insurance
3. Louis Tasset de Landtsheer | Adjoint à la sous-directrice des sanctions, des normes économiques et de la lutte contre la corruption | Ministère

Au travers des récents trains de sanctions de l'UE contre la Russie et des mesures similaires adoptées par les membres du G7, la lutte contre le commerce illicite opéré au travers de la flotte fantôme apparaît comme une priorité réglementaire de premier plan.

Points clés de discussion :
🚢 Les risques liés au contournement des mesures restrictives via la flotte fantôme
⚖️ Le renforcement de la réponse répressive des États de l'UE, notamment de la France
🌊 Les risques environnementaux et de sécurité maritime
🛡️ Comment renforcer les dispositifs de contrôle et les mesures de vigilance

Pour qui ?
Opérateurs du financement et de l'assurance du commerce maritime, négociants, exportateurs, importateurs et entreprises de transport.

Why Attend?
🤝 Cocktail et networking après les interventions
💡 Perspectives institutionnelles, juridiques et industrielles
📊 Places limitées

🏆 Earn 3.0 CSS Credits

Inscriptions ouvertes en priorité aux Membres du French Chapter de l'ACSS. Non-membres acceptés selon disponibilité.

Inscrivez-vous maintenant : https://chapters.sanctionsassociation.org/chapter-events/french/acss-french-chapter-event-30-jun-2026/

🚀 Big things are coming at ACSS, and June kicks it all off!THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS: 🔷 FREE Webinar - Spotlight on Sancti...
06/03/2026

🚀 Big things are coming at ACSS, and June kicks it all off!

THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS:
🔷 FREE Webinar - Spotlight on Sanctions Screening: What 'Good' Looks Like for Data, Matching and Alert Handling (June 11)
🔷 The AI Revolution: The Latest Developments and How to Integrate (June 18)
🔷 ACSS Connect Call - CSS & CXS certifications: your questions answered (June 26)
🔷 ACSS New York Chapter Event - Cartels, transnational criminal organizations & foreign terrorist organizations (June 4)

🏆 ACSS 2026 AWARDS ARE OPEN! Nominate a colleague, peer, or yourself and earn recognition as one of the world's leading sanctions or export controls professionals. Winners will be celebrated at a special Awards Session during the European Conference in Dublin. Nominate by August 7, 2026.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
📍 European Conference on Global Sanctions and Export Controls - Dublin, Ireland (Oct 8-9)
📍 First South Florida Chapter Event (Aug 21)

Start anytime with our self-paced training, including the NEW! Sanctions Foundations Self-Paced course.

Explore everything coming up: https://sanctionsassociation.org/

🚨 FREE WEBINAR ALERTWhat does “good” sanctions screening actually look like in 2026? With screening scrutiny on the rise...
06/02/2026

🚨 FREE WEBINAR ALERT

What does “good” sanctions screening actually look like in 2026? With screening scrutiny on the rise and growing fragmentation between regulators, getting it right has never been more critical.

Join us for an essential webinar on “Spotlight on Sanctions Screening: What ‘Good’ Looks Like for Data, Matching and Alert Handling” sponsored by LexisNexis® Risk Solutions

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM NYC | 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM London | 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Amsterdam

Our expert speakers:
David van Staden | Solutions Consultant | LexisNexis® Risk Solutions (12+ years in financial crime compliance solutions)
2. Vincent Gaudel | Compliance Expert | LexisNexis® Risk Solutions (Author of the LexisNexis Sanctions Pulse, CGSS)

Moderator:
Ivy Llena | Sanctions Training Coordinator | ACSS

This session breaks down what effective sanctions screening looks like today, combining regulatory guidance with practical implementation advice across the three core components: input data readiness, defensible fuzzy matching controls, and scalable alert handling.

Don’t miss this opportunity to benchmark your screening program and learn what “good” really looks like in 2026.

Register now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7263572180243819350

That's a wrap! 🎉Thank you to everyone who joined the ACSS Denmark Chapter for "The Dutch Way: How the Dutch Government a...
05/28/2026

That's a wrap! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined the ACSS Denmark Chapter for "The Dutch Way: How the Dutch Government and Industry Approach Sanctions" at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Copenhagen.

A huge thank you to our speakers Eeuwke Faber (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands) and Marlon Oxley (Rabobank) for sharing valuable insights on how sanctions work in the Netherlands from both government and industry perspectives.

Thank you to the Embassy of the Netherlands for hosting us, and to Lloyds for covering the networking cocktails.

Great conversations, great company, and a unique Danish-Dutch sanctions dialogue. We look forward to seeing you at the next one!

Join the ACSS New York Chapter for a timely and provocative panel discussion📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM ...
05/27/2026

Join the ACSS New York Chapter for a timely and provocative panel discussion

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
📍 Hosted by & Moring LLP, Two Manhattan West, 375 9th Ave, New York

Speakers:
1. Caroline Brown | Partner | Crowell & Moring
2. Ray Donovan | Former Special Agent in Charge, DEA | Lead Agent in the Capture of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán | CEO, Stack21 Solutions
3. Joe Twinem | Director and Senior OFAC Sanctions Advisor | BNP Paribas

Moderated by:
Howard Spieler | ACSS New York Chapter Chair

Examining the evolving sanctions landscape at the intersection of narcotics trafficking, cartel networks, and financial crime risk.

Why Attend?
💡 Designed for practitioners at the front line of financial crime compliance
🏆 Post-event quiz with prizes
🤝 Network with NYC's sanctions and compliance community
🍻 Drinks and appetizers during networking

This event is proudly sponsored by Crowell & Moring.

Priority registration for ACSS members. Government officials are welcome.
Register now: https://chapters.sanctionsassociation.org/chapter-events/newyork/new-york-chapter-event-june-4-2026/

Building expertise in sanctions compliance shouldn't depend on whether you can clear two hours every week for a live cla...
05/26/2026

Building expertise in sanctions compliance shouldn't depend on whether you can clear two hours every week for a live class.

Our on-demand training programs let you learn whenever and wherever it works for you, with up to one year of access after enrolling. Each course is taught by industry experts and counts toward CSS credits.

Available programs:
- Sanctions Fundations
- OFAC Sanctions Essentials
- EU Sanctions Compliance
-UK Sanctions Compliance

Pass the assessment and earn your certificate of completion.
Browse all available trainings: https://sanctionsassociation.org/trainings-course-page/

Export controls professionals deserve a credential built specifically for them.The Certified Export Controls Specialist ...
05/25/2026

Export controls professionals deserve a credential built specifically for them.

The Certified Export Controls Specialist (CXS) is designed for anyone working across U.S., EU, and international export control regimes. The program covers the regulatory frameworks, controlled items and technologies, licensing requirements, and the compliance know-how that today's export controls professional needs.

The self-paced program is available now if you want to start at your own rhythm.
Prefer instructor-led classes? The Winter Virtual Classroom session begins October 27, 2026, with 8 live sessions running through December.

Take the next step in your export controls career: https://sanctionsassociation.org/cxs-about/

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