Sanctions

Find out more about W2's sanctions service, including implementation methods, FAQ's, and more.

What is OFAC?
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is a financial intelligence and enforcement agency of the U.S. Treasury Department.  It administers and enforces...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2019 at 9:24 PM
What are the OFAC lists?
OFAC produces several lists which contain people, organisations, vessels and aircraft with whom trade is sanctioned.  The reach of OFAC is such that if any ...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2019 at 9:25 PM
How often are OFAC lists updated?
OFAC update their lists at their discretion, and W2 checks Daily for any changes to the list to ensure that the most up to date version is being used. 
Fri, 27 Sep, 2019 at 9:26 PM
What are the U.N. Sanction lists?
The United Nations security council produces several lists which contain people, organisations, vessels and aircraft with whom trade is sanctioned.  Member ...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2019 at 9:27 PM
How often are U.N. Sanction lists updated?
The U.N. will update their lists at their discretion, and W2 checks Daily for any changes to the list to ensure that the most up to date version is being us...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2019 at 9:27 PM
What are the E.U. Sanction lists?
The European Union produces several lists which contain people, organisations, vessels and aircraft with whom trade is sanctioned.  Member States are oblige...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2019 at 9:28 PM
How often are E.U. Sanction lists updated?
The E.U. will update their lists at their discretion, and W2 checks daily for any changes to the list to ensure that the most up to date version is being us...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2019 at 9:28 PM
What is DFAT?
DFAT (in W2 terms) is the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and relates to the Australian body responsible for foreign policy, foreign relations, for...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2019 at 9:29 PM
What are the DFAT lists?
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) produces several lists which contain people, organisations, vessels and aircraft with whom trade ...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2019 at 9:29 PM
How often are DFAT Sanction lists updated?
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will update their lists at their discretion, and W2 checks daily for any changes to the list to e...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2019 at 9:29 PM