OFAC Compliance Series: Part 5 of a 5 Part Series

OFAC Compliance Series: Part 5 of a 5 Part Series

Part 5: OFAC Independent Audits and Evaluations By: Maleka Ali   Probably the best control an organization has in its OFAC controls arsenal is an OFAC scanning system. However, some organizations have been criticized for being too reliant on those systems when...
OFAC Compliance Series: Part 4 of a 5 Part Series

OFAC Compliance Series: Part 4 of a 5 Part Series

Part 4: Internal Controls to Lower Your Inherent Risk of an OFAC Violation By: Maleka Ali   During Parts 1 through 3 of our OFAC series, we reviewed program basics, building your risk assessment methodology and tips and tricks for your risk assessment. Now,...
OFAC Compliance Series: Part 3 of a 5 Part Series

OFAC Compliance Series: Part 3 of a 5 Part Series

Part 3: Tips and Tricks for a Successful OFAC Risk Assessment By: Maleka Ali   OFAC risk assessments are the strength of any well-built OFAC compliance program. An efficient and effective program cannot be developed without knowing where the risks are hiding....
OFAC Compliance Series: Part 2 of a 5 Part Series

OFAC Compliance Series: Part 2 of a 5 Part Series

Part 2: OFAC Risk Assessment Methodology By: Maleka Ali   Your company’s OFAC risk assessment is what drives your OFAC program’s policies and procedures and allows examiners to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your program. The FFIEC BSA/AML Exam Manual...
OFAC Compliance Series: Part 1 of a 5 Part Series

OFAC Compliance Series: Part 1 of a 5 Part Series

Part 1: An Introduction to OFAC Compliance Obligations By: Maleka Ali   The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and national security goals against targeted...