Jan 14
Event

Financial Crime Forum: Introduction to Sanctions

Introduction to Sanctions: A Comprehensive 101 Guide

This course provides an in-depth exploration of sanctions and their critical role in global trade and finance. Geared toward professionals in finance, compliance, and international business, this course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to navigate the complexities of sanctions regimes.

Event details

Date

14.01.2025

Time

13:00 - 15:00

Address

Online

Introduction to Sanctions: A Comprehensive 101 Guide

This course provides an in-depth exploration of sanctions and their critical role in global trade and finance. Geared toward professionals in finance, compliance, and international business, this course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to navigate the complexities of sanctions regimes.

By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of various sanctions regimes and their practical impact on global business. They’ll also gain actionable strategies for sanctions compliance and risk mitigation within their organizations.

Agenda

13:00

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

  • Welcome Message
  • Introduction to Sanctions
13:10

OVERVIEW OF EU, UN, AND US SANCTIONS

  • UN Sanctions
    • Understand the decision-making structure and current sanctions imposed by the United Nations.
  • EU Sanctions
    • Delve into the European Union’s sanctions policy and how it contrasts with other regimes.
  • US Sanctions
    • Learn about the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), its key sanctions programs, and the global role of the US dollar in secondary sanctions.

Aleksi Pursiainen | CEO, Solid Plan Consulting

13:35

TYPES OF SANCTIONS

  • Economic Sanctions
    • Explore financial and trade restrictions, with case studies of notable sanctions (e.g., Iran, Russia).
  • Sectoral Sanctions
    • Learn how sanctions target specific industries (e.g., energy, defense) and their effect on global markets.
  • Key Sanctions Regimes 
    • Overview of current key sanctions regimes such as Russia and Iran

Aleksi Pursiainen | CEO, Solid Plan Consulting

13:55

PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESSES

  • Compliance Requirements
    • Grasp the importance of due diligence, KYC, and penalties for non-compliance.
  • Case Studies
    • Real-world examples of businesses facing legal repercussions due to sanctions violations.

Kateryna Shapran | Foreign Associate, Dittmar & Indrenius

14:10

COMPLIANCE STRATEGIES AND BEST PRACTICES 

  • Developing a Sanctions Compliance Program
    • Learn the key elements and tools needed to develop an effective compliance program.
  • Mitigating Risks
    • Discover strategies for reducing exposure to sanctions and the critical role of legal and compliance teams.

Kateryna Shapran | Foreign Associate, Dittmar & Indrenius

14:30

INTERACTIVE Q&A 

  • Open Floor for Questions
14:45

CONCLUSIONS & WRAP UP 

  • Key takeaways

Experts 2024

Kateryna Shapran

Dittmar & Indrenius

Foreign Associate

Aleksi Pursiainen

Solid Plan Consulting

CEO

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