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Big 4 Sanctions Authorities

United Nations (UN) Sanctions

The United Nations imposes sanctions through the Security Council to maintain international peace and security. The UN’s Consolidated Sanctions List covers individuals and entities engaged in activities like money laundering or terrorism financing, with measures such as asset freezes, travel bans and arms embargoes. Sanctions are authorised by Security Council resolutions under Article 41 of Chapter VII of the UN Charter. Enforcement is carried out by member states, who must implement the sanctions domestically and may impose significant penalties for non‑compliance.

European Union (EU) Sanctions

The European Union applies restrictive measures under its Common Foreign and Security Policy to uphold international law, prevent crises, support conflict resolution and tackle terrorism and the proliferation of weapons. EU sanctions automatically implement UN sanctions and may add autonomous measures aimed at countering terrorism, defending human rights and preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction. The majority of EU measures target individuals and entities with asset freezes, travel bans and prohibitions on making funds or economic resources available to listed persons. The EU works with like‑minded partners to build broad coalitions and maximise the effectiveness of its sanctions programs.

U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is a division of the U.S. Treasury responsible for administering and enforcing economic sanctions against countries, organisations and individuals involved in activities such as terrorism and narcotics trafficking. OFAC uses the blocking of assets and trade restrictions to achieve U.S. foreign policy and national security goals. The agency manages multiple sanctions lists—including the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list and various programme‑specific lists—and issues licences, guidance and enforcement actions for compliance.

UK HM Treasury / Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI)

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) sits within HM Treasury and enables financial sanctions to support the United Kingdom’s foreign policy and national security goals. Established in 2016, OFSI aims to raise awareness of financial sanctions, quickly detect and respond to breaches, and provide guidance and licensing services to businesses and individuals. Common UK sanctions measures include asset freezes, prohibitions on making funds or goods available to designated persons and restrictions on access to financial services. The UK implements all UN sanctions and may impose its own domestic sanctions, ensuring compliance across UK entities and citizens worldwide.