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Global Sanctions Compliance Masterclass

Thursday, 12 February 2026

REGION’S FIRST ENTERPRISE-GRADE SANCTIONS RISK MASTERCLASS FOR BANKS IN EAST & SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA


Dar es Salaam to Host Global Sanctions Compliance Masterclass, 30–31 March 2026

Sanctions compliance is rapidly evolving from a back-office obligation into a strategic enterprise risk for banks across Africa. With increasing global enforcement, tightening correspondent banking relationships, and rising cross-border scrutiny, financial institutions are under growing pressure to strengthen their sanctions risk frameworks.

To address this gap, the Global Sanctions Compliance Masterclass will take place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 30–31 March 2026.

This marks the region’s first mid-to-senior level, bank-focused sanctions programme designed to equip financial institutions with the tools to identify, assess, investigate, and govern sanctions risk end-to-end — aligned with global enforcement expectations.


Why This Matters

Across East and Sub-Saharan Africa, sanctions risk now affects:

  • Correspondent banking access
  • Cross-border payments and trade flows
  • Revenue sustainability
  • Enterprise risk management
  • Board accountability

Despite this, many institutions continue to face:

  • Limited understanding of jurisdictional reach
  • Fragmented Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) structures
  • Weak frontline ownership
  • Gaps in investigative capability

This masterclass aims to bridge those gaps.


Programme Highlights

Day One: Sanctions Risk Identification & Exposure

  1. Global FCC Landscape & Repositioning Sanctions Risk
  2. Global Sanctions Architecture & Jurisdictional Reach
  3. Sanctions Risk Identification & Assessment (SRA)
  4. Sanctions Evasion Techniques
  5. Sanctions Investigations & Four-Eye Principles

Day Two: Sanctions Risk Mitigation & Governance

  1. Controls, Asset Freezes, Licensing & Reporting
  2. Screening Excellence Across Payments, Trade & Digital Assets
  3. First Line Ownership & Escalation Frameworks
  4. Sanctions in ERM, Risk Appetite & Board Oversight
  5. Designing an Enterprise-Grade Sanctions Framework (Capstone)


Certification & Target Audience

Participants will receive an Advanced Global Sanctions Compliance Certificate (AGSCC).

The programme is designed for:
Compliance (FCC & Regulatory), Trade Finance, Treasury, Payments, Risk, Legal, Audit, Business Units, Quality Controls and Technology teams.


A Strategic Question for Bank Leaders

Is sanctions risk treated merely as a compliance checklist — or as a core enterprise risk owned by the business and the board?


Registration & Further Information

📧 Email: evarist.muhaya@globalriskas.com
📱 WhatsApp: +255 765 565 031
🌐 Website: www.globalriskas.com

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