AML Conversations: Sanctions in Flux: Dan Tannebaum on Global Enforcement, Evasion, and What’s Next

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In this episode of AML Conversations, John Byrne sits down with Dan Tannebaum, Partner at Oliver Wyman and global leader in anti-financial crime, for a wide-ranging discussion on the evolving landscape of sanctions. From the EU’s post-Ukraine enforcement challenges to the U.S.'s shifting approach under different administrations, Dan offers sharp insights into the effectiveness, limitations, and unintended consequences of sanctions as a policy tool.

They explore:

  • Key differences between U.S. and EU sanctions regimes
  • The impact of sanctions on Russia, Syria, Cuba, and Venezuela
  • The growing complexity of sanctions evasion tactics
  • How AML professionals can stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment
  • The future of sanctions as a tool of economic statecraft

Whether you're a seasoned compliance officer or new to the field, this episode offers practical takeaways and a candid examination of the geopolitical forces shaping financial crime risk today.