Financial Sanctions Awareness (UK)

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About Course

UK financial sanctions restrict dealings with designated people, companies and countries. This course explains asset freezes, the ban on making funds or economic resources available, the 50% ownership and control rule, how to screen against the UK Sanctions List, and how and when to report to OFSI.

This course gives general information about UK law and official guidance as at October 2026. It is not legal advice. Laws and guidance change, so check the official sources listed, follow your organisation’s own policies, or take professional advice before acting in a specific case.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand what an asset freeze prohibits Know how to check the UK Sanctions List Recognise indirect exposure through ownership and control Know who must report to OFSI and what to do if you find a match

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What financial sanctions are
  • Asset freezes and ownership
  • Screening, reporting and enforcement

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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