Agenda (Greenwich Mean Time)

Day 1 - Monday, February 22, 2021

1:00
Opening Remarks
1:15
Global Trends: Unravelling the Impact of the Expanding Reach of Sanctions and Tightened Sanctions Restrictions on Your Business
2:00
Focus on the UK: Deciphering How UK Sanctions Will Differ from EU Sanctions After Brexit?
2:45
Compliance Discussion Breakouts: Tips to Strengthen Your Compliance Program after Brexit
3:15
1:1 Networking
3:25
Break
3:45
Russia Sanctions: Key Strategies to Navigate the Widening Gap Between US and EU Sanctions Restrictions
4:45
Compliance Best Practices: Upping Your Compliance Process to Determine the Correct Level of Due Diligence Necessary to Monitor Your Subsidiaries
5:15
OFAC Alumni Panel: How OFAC Determines Ownership and Control
6:00
End of Day One

Day 2 - Tuesday, February 23, 2021

1:00
Opening Remarks
1:10
Regulatory Guidance: Insight into Recent Penalties, Enforcement Trends and What to Expect in 2021
2:15
Post Election Predictions: How Will the New Biden Administration Approach US. Foreign Policy and Future US Sanctions?
2:25
Break
3:15
1:1 Networking
3:45
OFAC New Guidance: Updating Your Compliance Program for Ransomware, Shipping and Maritime and Art Sales
4:00
Focus on China/Hong Kong: How Banks and Exporters Should Prepare for Difficult Business Decisions When Working with Chinese Banks and Other Chinese Companies
5:00
Secondary Sanctions: Ensuring Compliance with Expanding Secondary Sanctions
5:45
End of Day Two

Day 3 - Wednesday, February 24, 2021

1:00
Opening Remarks
1:10
In-House Panel: How to Strengthen Compliance within Your Competing Corporate Priorities
2:00
Screening 2.0: 5 Common Mistakes Where Companies Go Wrong and How to Avoid Them
2:30
Real World Scenarios on Overcoming Obstacles Frequently Encountered
3:00
Networking Break
3:30
Iran Sanctions: New Developments and Will Your Company Be Able to Conduct Business in Iran?
4:00
Emerging Sanctions Areas to Watch: Cuba, Turkey, Venezuela, and North Korea
5:00
End of Conference

Day 1 - Monday, February 22, 2021

1:00
Opening Remarks
1:15
Global Trends: Unravelling the Impact of the Expanding Reach of Sanctions and Tightened Sanctions Restrictions on Your Business
2:00
Focus on the UK: Deciphering How UK Sanctions Will Differ from EU Sanctions After Brexit?
2:45
Compliance Discussion Breakouts: Tips to Strengthen Your Compliance Program after Brexit

    • For UK Financial Institutions-
    • For Non-UK Financial Institutions-
    • For UK and Non-UK Corporates-
3:15
1:1 Networking
3:25
Break
3:45
Russia Sanctions: Key Strategies to Navigate the Widening Gap Between US and EU Sanctions Restrictions
4:45
Compliance Best Practices: Upping Your Compliance Process to Determine the Correct Level of Due Diligence Necessary to Monitor Your Subsidiaries
5:15
OFAC Alumni Panel: How OFAC Determines Ownership and Control
6:00
End of Day One

Day 2 - Tuesday, February 23, 2021

1:00
Opening Remarks
1:10
Regulatory Guidance: Insight into Recent Penalties, Enforcement Trends and What to Expect in 2021
2:15
Post Election Predictions: How Will the New Biden Administration Approach US. Foreign Policy and Future US Sanctions?
2:25
Break
3:15
1:1 Networking
3:45
OFAC New Guidance: Updating Your Compliance Program for Ransomware, Shipping and Maritime and Art Sales
4:00
Focus on China/Hong Kong: How Banks and Exporters Should Prepare for Difficult Business Decisions When Working with Chinese Banks and Other Chinese Companies
5:00
Secondary Sanctions: Ensuring Compliance with Expanding Secondary Sanctions
5:45
End of Day Two

Day 3 - Wednesday, February 24, 2021

1:00
Opening Remarks
1:10
In-House Panel: How to Strengthen Compliance within Your Competing Corporate Priorities
2:00
Screening 2.0: 5 Common Mistakes Where Companies Go Wrong and How to Avoid Them
2:30
Real World Scenarios on Overcoming Obstacles Frequently Encountered

    • Vessel, Cargo and Aircraft Screening
    • Suppliers, Partners and Customers Review
    • Changes in Payment Landscape
3:00
Networking Break
3:30
Iran Sanctions: New Developments and Will Your Company Be Able to Conduct Business in Iran?
4:00
Emerging Sanctions Areas to Watch: Cuba, Turkey, Venezuela, and North Korea
5:00
End of Conference