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UK hits Russia with largest sanctions package yet on war anniversary

The UK’s largest-ever sanctions package targets Russian energy and military sectors. Here's what to know about upcoming stronger enforcement.

Sara Henna Dahan

February 26, 2026

OFSI is tightening sanctions enforcement: what’s changing and how to prepare

OFSI’s updated sanctions enforcement guidance is now live. Learn what’s changed on disclosure discounts and more, and how to prepare.

Sara Henna Dahan

February 19, 2026

Sanctions compliance failure: Lessons from OFSI’s £160,000 fine against Bank of Scotland

Uncover the details behind the Bank of Scotland sanctions OFSI and how compliance failures can lead to severe penalties.

The VinciWorks Team

February 16, 2026

New 2026 enforcement outlook signals tougher expectations for corporate compliance

Hogan Lovells’ enforcement Outlook for 2026 highlights five trends reshaping corporate compliance. What should you do now to reduce risk?

Sara Henna Dahan

February 11, 2026

£160,000 OFSI penalty: how a spelling variant slipped through Bank of Scotland’s Russia sanctions controls

OFSI fines Bank of Scotland £160,000 for Russia sanctions breaches, highlighting screening and escalation gaps.

Sara Henna Dahan

January 27, 2026

OFSI, sanctions, Sanctions list

One sanctions list. What does the UK’s 2026 change mean for your compliance framework?

Here's how to get ready.

Naomi Grossman

January 8, 2026

OFAC’s $4.7m real estate penalty is a sanctions case study in plain sight

Sara Henna Dahan

December 31, 2025

The shadow fleet that would not die: how OFAC finally caught up with the “Kunlun legacy” network

OFAC’s latest Kunlun legacy designations show how sanctions track ships, owners and evasive tactics across years of corporate reshuffles.

Sara Henna Dahan

December 28, 2025

NCA, PF, sanctions

How a billion-dollar laundering network exposed the limits of AML and the high stakes of sanctions compliance

How a billion-dollar laundering network exposed the limits of AML and the high stakes of sanctions compliance

Naomi Grossman

November 25, 2025

The compliance fallout from the 2026 Iran war: Key risks and red flags

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on 28 February 2026 in joint airstrikes by the United

Nick Henderson-Mayo

February compliance news round-up

Major laws we’re tracking: UK regulatory update Most employers are unprepared for the new menopause action plans, according

Nick Henderson-Mayo

UK hits Russia with largest sanctions package yet on war anniversary

On the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK has introduced its largest-ever sanctions package, targeting

Sara Henna Dahan

AI, ChatGPT, Legal sector

Is privilege on the line? A US AI ruling UK lawyers can’t afford to ignore

AI is now firmly embedded in legal workflows. From first-draft submissions to regulatory analysis, generative AI tools are

Naomi Grossman

AML, Financial crime, Mexico, money laundering

The financial aftermath of a cartel killing

As we’ve seen this week, when organised crime loses its figurehead, the violence is immediate and visceral. But

Naomi Grossman

Compliance, Diversity, eLearning, menopause

Most employers unprepared for menopause compliance deadline, says VinciWorks research

New VinciWorks poll reveals that three in four HR and compliance professionals believe current menopause legislation does not

Asha Purohit

What’s new in Astute LXP – February 2026 update (v3.4.7)

This month’s update expands manager visibility across departments and improves the accuracy of re-enrolment data. These changes make

Leigh Otto

Swedbank faces new Swedish AML probe focused on customer due diligence

Sweden’s financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Authority (commonly referred to as Finansinspektionen, FI), has opened a new investigation

Sara Henna Dahan

High risk jurisdictions: February 2026 FATF and EU updated guide

The February 2026 edition of our High Risk Jurisdiction Guide introduces important regulatory changes following the latest Financial

Nick Henderson-Mayo

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