Frequently Asked Questions

If a transaction is underway at the time of an Executive Order 13608-listing, a U.S. person must cease dealing with the listed person and the U.S. person is prohibited from engaging in transactions or dealings in or related to any goods, services, or technology to or from the listed person, unless… Read more

Context Information: This FAQ is associated with  Executive Order 13608 . No. Without specific authorization from OFAC, U.S. persons cannot use a listed person to process personal remittances. …

The authorities granted under this Executive Order are in addition to current authorities that Treasury has to pursue an enforcement action for violations of U.S. law, and Treasury is not required to pursue a civil enforcement action prior to identifying or listing a person pursuant to Executive… Read more

In determining whether transactions or financial services are significant , the Secretary of the Treasury may consider a number of factors related to the transactions or services, including, but not limited to: size, number, and frequency; type, complexity and commercial purpose; the level of… Read more

Context Information: This FAQ is associated with the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA) . To our knowledge, Bank of Kunlun does not currently hold correspondent accounts with U.S. financial institutions. The July 31, 2012 action prohibits financial… Read more

Context Information: This FAQ is associated with the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA) . A U.S. financial institution that maintains or opens a correspondent or payable-through account for Bank of Kunlun is subject to civil penalties in the amount of… Read more

Context Information: This FAQ is associated with the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA) . Any foreign financial institution that knowingly facilitates significant transactionson behalf of designated Iranian banks – whether directly or indirectly – may… Read more

Context Information: This FAQ is associated with the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA) . The prohibitions implemented as a result of today's action apply to Bank of Kunlun and all of its offices, around the …

Context Information: This FAQ is associated with the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA) . No. U.S. financial institutions are not required to block or reject financial or trade transactions that involve Bank of Kunlun. That said, we would expect… Read more

Context Information: This FAQ is associated with the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA) . Treasury regulations provide a 10-day period in which U.S. financial institutions are authorized to engage in the transactions necessary to close an affected… Read more