Strengthening Your Sanctions Screening Program:

Components of an Effective, Risk-based Sanctions and Export Compliance Program and Guidance on Updated OFAC Requirements

February 13, 2024 1:45pm

Andrew Gifford
Global General Counsel and Secretary
General Re

Kelvin Miller
Senior Counsel - Economic and Trade Sanctions
Travelers

Moderator:

Jim Slear
Principal
Slear Law

Enhancing the effectiveness of your sanctions screening program is critical in today’s stringent regulatory landscape. This entails robust due diligence processes, continuous monitoring, and the implementation of state-of-the-art screening tools and technologies. Strengthening your sanctions screening program not only safeguards your organization from legal repercussions, but also contributes to the broader efforts of maintaining global security and stability by preventing illicit financial activities. During this panel, we will explore:

  • Addressing rapidly changing geopolitical events and risk factors
  • Utilizing enhanced screening tools, including IP blocking and geofencing
  • Improving sanctions screening protocols for better compliance
  • Ensuring data accuracy and minimizing false positives
  • Documenting risk assessments related to compliance with sanctions