OFAC: SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE GUIDANCE FOR INSTANT PAYMENT SYSTEMS

On 30 September, OFAC issued this guidance which emphasises the importance of taking a risk-based approach to managing sanctions risks in the context of new payment technologies such as instant payment systems and to highlight considerations relevant to managing those risks.   This guidance also encourages developers of instant payment systems to incorporate sanctions compliance considerations and features as they develop these systems.

https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/126/instant_payment_systems_compliance_guidance_brochure.pdf

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Author: raytodd2017

Chartered Legal Executive and former senior manager with Isle of Man Customs and Excise, where I was (amongst other things) Sanctions Officer (for UN/EU sanctions), Export Licensing Officer and Manager of the Legal-Library & Collectorate Support Section

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