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Notes on sanctions checks, what changes on the lists, and what it means for your business.
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New in OFACScreen: match review and Excel uploads
Clear or confirm a match with a reason, upload Excel files, set match strength and pick optional lists. Paid plans now get a PDF record of every search at no charge.
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OFAC enforcement trends: What compliance teams should watch
OFAC enforcement actions are hitting more industries and bigger penalties. Here are the patterns running through OFAC's published settlements and what they mean for your compliance program.
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How fuzzy matching improves OFAC screening accuracy
Exact-match OFAC screening misses name variations that matter. Here is how fuzzy matching algorithms work and why they catch what exact matching misses.
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OFAC screening for auto dealers: What you need to know
Auto dealers have to screen buyers against the OFAC SDN list. Most dealerships know this, but the details of how and when to screen trip people up.
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Introducing OFACScreen: Why we built it and what it does
Most OFAC screening tools are either too expensive for small teams or too basic to rely on. We built something in between.
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5 common OFAC screening mistakes (and how to avoid them)
These five screening mistakes show up in OFAC enforcement actions over and over. Most are easy to fix once you know what to look for.
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SDN list vs. non-SDN lists: Understanding the difference
The SDN list gets all the attention, but OFAC publishes several other lists with their own restrictions. Ignoring them is a compliance gap.
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What is OFAC and why does it matter for your business?
OFAC is the Treasury agency that enforces US sanctions. If your business touches money, customers, or cross-border transactions, you probably need to comply.
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