A notary public in Berlin refused to authenticate a contract for the sale of an apartment owned by a Russian firm, citing a ban on offering legal advice services to Russian legal persons. The Berlin Regional Court questioned the Court of Justice, which clarified that notary authentication is not covered by the prohibition on providing […]

https://documents.un.org/doc/undoc/gen/n24/216/32/pdf/n2421632.pdf?token=wWG2qyhmsxwY2RHUv5&fe=true https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15770.doc.htm https://timesofmalta.com/article/malta-punches-weight.1096158 The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2744 (2024), a significant milestone co-authored by Malta and the United States. This Resolution strengthens the mandate of the Focal Point for Delisting, established under Resolution 1730 (2006) and introduces an Informal Working Group on general sanctions issues. The enhanced Focal Point Mechanism aims to improve […]

The Sanctions Monitoring Board refers to Article 5r of Council Regulation 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine. Article 5r of Council Regulation 833/2014 sets out a reporting obligation which applies to: The Sanctions Monitoring Board has published guidance on the reporting obligations and deadlines under Article 5r […]

The EU has published guidance on the sale of tankers relevant to Regulation 833/2014. Please click on the following link to access the said guidance: Tanker sales – European Commission (europa.eu)

An opportunity to join our team at the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing sanctions and engage with both public and private sectors, making a meaningful impact on global affairs. To view the published vacancy please press on the link provided. If you […]

The Sanctions Monitoring Board in collaboration with the Commerce Department and the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit is organising an information session tailored for the DPMS sector in Malta. Gain insights on licensing, anti-money laundering and sanctions obligations and hear from key experts, including the Commerce Department on Licensing Requirements, Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) Malta providing updates […]

On 12 December 2023, the Sanctions Monitoring Board published a Declaration in the Government Gazette in terms of article 7(5)(b) of the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act. Therein the Sanctions Monitoring Board declares two vessels to be deemed as frozen since they have been deemed to belong, directly or indirectly, to an entity listed under Council […]

Connecting Global Standards with Local Expertise 7 November 2023 – 08:30hrs – Mediterranean Conference Centre – Private Sector Operators Register Now We invite you to join us at the Sanctions Monitoring Board’s General Conference for 2023. Please note that this event is exclusively open to the private sector, and it is set to feature a […]

Share Your Insights to Shape a Stronger Sanctions Framework The Sanctions Monitoring Board (“SMB”) is committed to enhancing sanctions compliance and fostering engagement with both the private and public sectors. We value your input and invite you to participate in our latest survey. This survey aims to gauge your experiences, gather feedback, and understand your […]

The Commission published a guidance note addressed to European operators to help them identify, assess, and understand the possible risks of sanctions circumvention – and how to avoid it. This guidance note aims at providing a general overview of what EU operators need to do when conducting due diligence in their work, as required by EU law. […]