Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS 1010. Insights: Sanctions: how can fintechs keep up?
Oct 30, 2025
Join Katarina Pranjić, Emil Dall, and James Dodsworth as they explore the forces reshaping sanctions in global finance. They discuss the recent 40% drop in new designations and what that means for fintechs in 2025. The trio dives into the impacts of delistings, evolving compliance challenges, and how AI can enhance sanctions monitoring. They also share practical strategies for fintechs to build agile compliance programs and the importance of understanding regional divergences in sanctions enforcement. Tune in for actionable insights!
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Sanctions Activity Has Slowed But Complexity Remains
- Sanctions activity slowed sharply in H1 2025, with a 40% drop in net designations compared to H1 2024.
- Fewer new names doesn't equal easier compliance because delistings, modifications and complex designations still create workload.
Russia Remains The Primary Sanctions Driver
- Russia-related sanctions still dominate recent activity and drive many updates across agencies.
- Agencies also target evasion tools like shadow fleet vessels, showing focus on enforcement of circumvention channels.
Maintenance Phase Creates Hidden Work
- The current phase is more about maintenance: closing loopholes and targeting evasion rather than mass new designations.
- Maintenance changes raise as many operational issues as new additions because they alter rules, scope and enforcement focus.