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

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.