Open Circuit: BIS, Export Controls, and Russian Access to Key Components
A review of electronic components that are critical to Putin's war machine casts doubt on whether financial institutions can adequately...
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Jul 11, 20222 min read
BIS crosses the banking veil, but needs to do better in identifying high risk goods
BIS recently crossed the banking veil by issuing a joint advisory, alongside FinCEN, on Russian attempts to circumvent export controls....
Jun 1, 20222 min read
Russia Advisory Update - May
Our May advisory looks at some of the critical gateways that Russia-related sanctions targets must pass through, and how financial...
May 11, 20222 min read
Introducing an FCC Alliance
Blackstone has joined together with a slew of our partners, including Pole Star Global, Whitespace, and Paladin Associates to publish a...
Apr 6, 20221 min read
Russia-related Sanctions Advisory for the Maritime Community
This advisory, written together with our friends at Pole Star Global, offers advice on how maritime firms can comply with the new Russia...
Mar 17, 20222 min read
How Virtual Currency Exchanges can Monitor for Ransomware-related Payments
Ransomware threat actors present a national security risk to the United States, and an economic risk to everyday companies. Virtual...
Mar 8, 20222 min read
Transitioning Towards a Long Term Russia Sanctions Strategy
We are in it for the long haul, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine is far from over. Compliance departments need to start thinking about...
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