Roundup: August 24 – September 15, 2023
Sanctions Watch Roundup: August 24 – September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023 Bottom Line Up Front The Biden Administration’s release of inaccessible Iranian funds in exchange for the release of Americans has placed that sanctions regime at the center of both congressional and public attention. Russia sanctions continued to be implemented, with a large designation package […]
Roundup: August 1 – August 23, 2023
Sanctions Watch Roundup: August 1 – August 23, 2023 August 23, 2023 Bottom Line Up Front The Administration continued to engage in actions aimed at maintaining but not expanding Russia and Iran sanctions. China also continued to factor considerably into the Biden Administration’s calculus, particularly with the issuance of outbound investment restrictions. Congress was in […]
FS Vector x McGlinchey Webinar: “Compliance Expectations for Money Transmitters and State Licensed Entities”
Emily Goodman
Emily leads FS Vector’s Licensing practice, a core offering with our Advisory team. She serves as a strategic advisor to licensing clients, with expertise in license and charter strategy, acquisition, maintenance, product development, compliance, operations, examinations, assessments / audits, marketing, regulatory relations, M&A and investments, changes of control, partnerships and agency structures, and fraud/risk. The […]
FS Vector Office Hours: How to Achieve a Successful Compliance Audit
Gemma Caglioti
Gemma leads recruiting and talent placement for FS Vector clients and internal roles, covering full-time hires, fractional and interim staffing, and operations support. Her expertise lies in talent acquisition, candidate sourcing, and relationship management, which she uses to support the advisory and advocacy functions. Dedicated to delivering the right candidates for each client, Gemma takes […]
Roundup: June 6 – July 7, 2023
Sanctions Watch Roundup: June 6 – July 7, 2023 July 12, 2023 Bottom Line Up Front Sanctions against Russia are likely to accelerate in the wake of the Wagner Group’s drive on Moscow given the internal “cracks” within the Russian system that the Administration alleges. China remains a focus of both the Administration and Congress, […]
American Fintech Council (AFC) Joins Forces with FS Vector to Promote Responsible Innovation and Regulatory Modernization
Roundup: May 16 – May 30, 2023
Sanctions Watch Roundup: May 16 – May 30, 2023 May 31, 2023 Bottom Line Up Front The G7 meeting highlighted efforts to increase pressure on Russia while attempting to bring members into alignment with respect to China policy. Congressional focus with respect to China continues with activity likely to increase around the National Defense Authorization […]
Roundup: April 22 – May 16, 2023
Sanctions Watch Roundup: April 22 – May 16, 2023 May 16, 2023 Bottom Line Up Front The most significant action that the Administration has taken over the reporting period is working to establish G-7 sanctions coordination and monitoring activity, and expand Russia sanctions. Additionally, the large fines for egregious violations of sanctions may be indicative […]