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Spotlight: FDIC Advances BSA and Sanctions Standards for Stablecoin Issuers

Spotlight: FDIC Advances BSA and Sanctions Standards for Stablecoin Issuers

by Liz DeMarco | May 29, 2026 | Risky Business Recap

Snapshot: On May 22, 2026, the FDIC approved a proposal establishing Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and sanctions compliance expectations for FDIC‑supervised banks involved with payment stablecoin issuers. The proposal aligns with broader regulatory efforts to define...
Spotlight: OFAC Issues Wave of New Sanctions Designations Across Multiple Programs

Spotlight: OFAC Issues Wave of New Sanctions Designations Across Multiple Programs

by Liz DeMarco | May 22, 2026 | Risky Business Recap

Snapshot: Between May 18–21, 2026, OFAC issued multiple updates to its sanctions lists, including counterterrorism, counternarcotics, and Iran-related designations. These updates reflect continued enforcement activity and frequent changes to the SDN List impacting...
Spotlight: FinCEN Flags Iran‑Linked Networks Using Front Companies and Digital Assets

Spotlight: FinCEN Flags Iran‑Linked Networks Using Front Companies and Digital Assets

by Liz DeMarco | May 15, 2026 | Risky Business Recap

Snapshot: On May 11, 2026, FinCEN issued an alert detailing how Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is using front companies, financial facilitators, and digital asset infrastructure to evade sanctions and move illicit funds.  The alert highlights...
Spotlight: OCC Highlights Rising Fraud and Operational Risk

Spotlight: OCC Highlights Rising Fraud and Operational Risk

by Liz DeMarco | May 8, 2026 | Risky Business Recap

Snapshot: On May 7, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released its Spring 2026 Semiannual Risk Perspective, outlining key risks facing the federal banking system. The report identifies increasing cyber‑enabled fraud, scams, and operational risk...
Spotlight: Rapid OFAC Sanctions Updates Put BSA Operations Under Pressure

Spotlight: Rapid OFAC Sanctions Updates Put BSA Operations Under Pressure

by Liz DeMarco | May 1, 2026 | Risky Business Recap

Snapshot: Between April 29 and May 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued multiple same‑day sanctions list updates, along with amended General Licenses, FAQs, and compliance guidance. Many of these actions were...

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