Payment processors are explicitly mentioned as regulated entities subject to OFAC sanctions screening obligations, making this relevant to payment processor compliance frameworks.
Financial institutions conducting international transactions must screen counterparties, which relates broadly to cross-border payment compliance, though the update is primarily sanctions-focused rather than payments-specific.
Specialism
The update explicitly addresses OFAC's International Criminal Court-related sanctions program, requiring regulated entities including payment processors to screen transactions against sanctions lists and comply with U.S. sanctions restrictions.
The notice emphasizes compliance obligations and enforcement priorities for regulated entities, representing supervisory guidance on sanctions compliance expectations.
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TITLE: United States Office of Foreign Assets Control Publishes International Criminal Court Sanctions Notice
BODY:
On May 15, 2026, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published a notice regarding its International Criminal Court-Related Sanctions Program.
OFAC administers sanctions programs on behalf of the U.S. government, including those related to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The notice has been posted to OFAC's dedicated International Criminal Court-Related Sanctions Program page, where it provides guidance and information to regulated entities and the public regarding sanctions compliance obligations related to ICC-designated individuals and entities.
The notice serves to inform stakeholders of OFAC's enforcement priorities and compliance expectations for transactions and activities involving persons or entities subject to International Criminal Court-related sanctions. This includes updates to OFAC's sanctions lists, which identify specially designated nationals (SDNs) and blocked persons subject to U.S. sanctions restrictions. Entities conducting international business or financial transactions must ensure they screen counterparties against OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals List (SDN List) and other consolidated sanctions lists to avoid violations of U.S. sanctions law.
Regulated entities, including financial institutions, payment processors, and other businesses engaged in international transactions, should review the notice and ensure their compliance programs are updated to reflect current sanctions designations and enforcement guidance. OFAC provides resources including general licenses, frequently asked questions, and enforcement information to assist entities in meeting their sanctions compliance obligations. Entities requiring specific authorisation for transactions involving ICC-related sanctions may apply for OFAC licenses through the agency's license application process.
REFERENCES:
Office of Foreign Assets Control. Notice with Regard to International Criminal Court-related Sanctions. https://ofac.treasury.gov/
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