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Trade Secrets: Sanctions

For a long time the business of economic and financial sanctions was relatively sedate. Then came Donald Trump. This FT special report investigates how global businesses, banks and economies are faring amid increased US regulations and opposing regimes

© Daniel Pudles

Companies caught in EU-US sanctions crossfire
International businesses struggle to comply with vague rules and opposing regimes
British businesses face disruption if London diverges from EU sanctions
Lawyers expect the post-Brexit UK regime to be tougher than the bloc’s regulations
Trump weaponises the dollar in drive to put America first
President deploys sanctions for his political goals with little concern for collateral damage
Banks adopt AI to manage sanctions and compliance risk
Lenders hope technology will help them spot breaches and avoid severe fines
Russia: adapting to sanctions leaves economy in robust health
Analysts say Moscow now has more to fear from a removal of restrictions than additional ones
Trump administration leans on sanctions to shape foreign policy
Some fear that restrictions could cause long-term damage to the status of the dollar
Export controls emerge as way to curb China’s rise
US is subjecting those who do business with Huawei and others to much greater scrutiny