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The United Nations is a country that compiles sanctions lists.
The United Nations is a country that compiles sanctions lists.
False
Sanctions lists are only compiled by governments and do not include international organizations.
Sanctions lists are only compiled by governments and do not include international organizations.
False
The U.S. OFAC is a country that compiles sanctions lists.
The U.S. OFAC is a country that compiles sanctions lists.
False
Sanctions are only imposed due to concerns about human rights violations.
Sanctions are only imposed due to concerns about human rights violations.
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Violating sanctions can only result in reputational damage and not high fines.
Violating sanctions can only result in reputational damage and not high fines.
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The UN sanctions regime is the only sanctions list administered by a single country.
The UN sanctions regime is the only sanctions list administered by a single country.
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The European Union's sanctions lists are binding on all UN member states.
The European Union's sanctions lists are binding on all UN member states.
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The SDN list and the FSE list are the same list with the same purpose.
The SDN list and the FSE list are the same list with the same purpose.
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OFAC only grants special licenses for humanitarian reasons.
OFAC only grants special licenses for humanitarian reasons.
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The SSI list is part of the SDN list.
The SSI list is part of the SDN list.
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The UK's sanctions regime is administered by the European Union.
The UK's sanctions regime is administered by the European Union.
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The UK's sanctions list is primarily used to promote economic growth.
The UK's sanctions list is primarily used to promote economic growth.
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The OFSI has never handed out fines to businesses and financial institutions that violate sanctions.
The OFSI has never handed out fines to businesses and financial institutions that violate sanctions.
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The UK's sanctions regime only targets individuals and organizations, not entire countries.
The UK's sanctions regime only targets individuals and organizations, not entire countries.
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Travel bans are not a type of measure used by the UK in its sanctions regime.
Travel bans are not a type of measure used by the UK in its sanctions regime.
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Study Notes
Sanctions Lists
- Sanctions lists are compiled by governments and international organizations to restrict individuals, entities, and countries due to human rights violations, terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, or other security and policy issues.
- The most well-known sanctions lists include those of the United Nations, European Union, U.S. OFAC, and United Kingdom.
UN Sanctions
- UN sanctions aim to support international peace and security and can be imposed on countries, organizations, or individuals involved in activities such as proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, or gross violations of human rights.
- The UN sanctions regime is unique in that it is the only sanctions list administered by an international organization and supported by almost every country in the world.
- Examples of UN sanctions include: North Korea, Iran, Somalia, and Eritrea.
European Union Sanctions
- The European Union produces its own sanctions lists that are binding on all member states, usually related to human rights violations, weapons proliferation, or destabilization of regions.
- Examples of EU sanctions include: Russia, Syria, Iran, and Belarus.
U.S. OFAC Sanctions
- The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is responsible for implementing and enforcing economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives.
- OFAC's main tools include the SDN list (Specially Designated Nationals list) and the FSE list (Foreign Sanctions Evaders list).
- The SDN list contains names of individuals, groups, and entities covered by sanctions programs, and U.S. citizens and businesses are prohibited from dealing with these parties.
- The FSE list identifies and punishes individuals and companies that actively ignore sanctions against sanctioned countries, such as Iran and Syria.
- OFAC also has other lists, including the Sectoral Sanctions Identifications list (SSI), which targets specific sectors of the Russian economy.
U.K. Sanctions
- After Brexit, the United Kingdom developed its own independent sanctions regime, administered by the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), a division of the British Treasury.
- The U.K. sanctions list is an integral part of the country's foreign and security policy, aiming to promote international security, prevent terrorism, and support human rights.
- The UK government publishes regular updates to the list of sanctioned parties, which is essential for businesses and financial institutions to ensure compliance.
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Learn about the different types of sanctions, sanction lists, and the consequences of violating them. This quiz covers the importance of compliance and the impact of non-compliance on financial institutions and companies.