Sanctions: Lists, Types, and Case Examples

What is the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) responsible for in the UK?

What are some of the measures included in the UK sanctions?

What is the primary aim of the UK's sanctions list?

Why is it crucial for businesses and financial institutions to be aware of the UK's list of sanctioned parties?

Since Brexit, what action has the OFSI taken regarding fines?

Which of the following is NOT a common reason for individuals, entities, or countries to be included on sanction lists?

Which of the following is NOT a widely used sanction list?

What can be the consequences for financial institutions or companies that violate sanctions?

Which of the following is a common reason why it is important to be keen on sanction violations?

What is the purpose of sanction lists compiled by governments and international organizations?

Which of the following is NOT a common type of sanction?

Which organization imposes sanctions on countries involved in activities such as proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism?

What is the name of the list administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) that contains names of individuals, groups, and entities covered by sanctions programs?

Which sanction targets specific sectors of the Russian economy, including financial services, energy, and defense?

Which country has had sanctions imposed on it by the UN Security Council due to its nuclear program and missile tests?

Which country has had sanctions imposed on it by the European Union due to the annexation of Crimea and the situation in Ukraine?

Which list is a direct result of U.S. efforts to subject not only U.S. citizens and companies but also foreign entities to U.S. sanctions laws?

Which organization produces its own sanctions lists that are binding on all member states, usually relating to human rights violations, weapons proliferation, or destabilization of regions?

Which agency of the U.S. Treasury Department is responsible for implementing and enforcing economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives?

Which organization imposes sanctions on countries, organizations, or individuals involved in activities such as proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, or gross violations of human rights?

Which list is not part of the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list but may contain individuals and companies that also appear on the SDN list?