Geographic Regions

Sanctioned Jurisdictions

16 questions
Is it possible to wire money directly between banks in Russia and the United States? Feb 2, 2024 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening What could be the biggest implications for Pakistani startups and SMBs if Pakistan is placed on FATF’s grey list or black list? Dec 2, 2019 Sponsor Banks, FBO Accounts and Banking Access for Fintechs and MSBs What risks would the Bank of Russia face if it ran its own SWIFT-alternative messaging system? Jul 2, 2016 Geopolitics of Money and the International Monetary System Why is Pakistan not subject to US OFAC sanctions? Feb 9, 2016 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening Which currency pair is considered the hardest to trade in the forex market? Dec 4, 2015 FX Rates, Spreads and Currency Markets How did the U.S. and other countries negotiate taking Iranian banks off the SWIFT network? May 4, 2015 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening Money Laundering: What do sanctions regulations say about receiving funds from Sudan into the UK? Sep 11, 2014 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening Are there alternatives to SWIFT for international bank transfers, especially for sanctioned countries? May 2, 2014 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening Does PayPal operate or work for users in Cuba? Feb 9, 2014 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening Can a U.S. bank decline to process an international wire transfer? Nov 11, 2012 International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers Is sending money from the United States to Iran legally permitted? Oct 4, 2012 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening Is it possible to send money from the US to Russia using PayPal or similar services? Sep 10, 2012 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad What consequences might arise from Standard Chartered’s alleged involvement in Iranian money-laundering schemes? Aug 11, 2012 Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change Should the public direct moral criticism toward banks such as Standard Chartered or HSBC? Aug 11, 2012 Geopolitics of Money and the International Monetary System Is it possible to send money to Russia from the U.S. using PayPal or similar services? Dec 4, 2011 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Can U.S. law firms legally provide services to Iranian private clients or companies? Sep 1, 2011 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening