This event is closed to the media in order to foster a candid, off-the-record environment where participants can speak freely without the fear of being quoted or misinterpreted in the media. Consequently, the sessions will not be recorded or distributed afterwards.

City & Financial Global is delighted to announce the next edition of its highly regarded annual Economic Sanctions Summit, taking place on 17 March in Central London.

Since last year’s Summit the sanctions landscape has tightened, not only in scope but in enforcement approach. The Summit brings together the people who make, enforce and advise on sanctions to translate fast-moving policy into practical compliance and commercial strategy. The Summit will feature Government and regulatory perspectives as well as detailed discussions of how financial institutions and multi-national companies are dealing with the difficulties of cross-jurisdictional coordination between the UK, EU and US - including the practical implications of constantly evolving US-Russia diplomatic initiatives. 

What’s new for 2026

  • More active UK enforcement: OFSI has been visibly stepping up enforcement and publishing new guidance and monetary penalties
  • New, precedent-setting penalties: Regulators are treating transparency and recordkeeping failures as serious compliance breaches with a focus on investigations of evasion, documentation and sanctions-related disclosures. 
  • Closer UK–EU alignment, but fragmentation remains: The UK and EU continue to align on major Russia-related measures while also tailoring tools to each jurisdiction’s legal framework; both have increased sectoral measures in 2025. 
  • Geopolitical uncertainty and the US variable: The shape of US sanctions policy remains a pivotal factor with ongoing uncertainty over future coordinated measures and secondary sanctions enforcement. 
  • Frozen assets and their use: European-level moves to mobilise frozen Russian revenues for Ukraine’s reconstruction and defence introduce legal, reputational and practical considerations for financial institutions that hold immobilised assets. 

Who should attend

Senior management and executives concerned with sanctions, anti-money laundering, bribery and corruption, counter terrorist financing and other financial crimes including heads of legal and other in-house counsel; heads of international trade and export control; financial crime and sanctions specialists; MLROs; heads of compliance; heads of risk; and heads of Government relations. It will also be of interest to public officials, lawyers and accountants.

Our curated agenda helps you make the most of your time - whether you’re seeking strategic insight, sharpening skills, or building valuable connections.

  • Keynotes: Industry leaders tackling today’s biggest challenges
  • Panel discussions: Explore real-world solutions and future trends
  • Networking breaks: Connect with peers and partners
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What sets this event apart?

  • Gain exclusive insights from leading experts and return with practical strategies you can put into action today.
  • Build valuable connections with peers and innovators to accelerate your professional growth and discover emerging trends shaping your industry’s future.
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