Panel Discussion

Beyond Name Matching: Sham Transactions & Sanctioned Ownership

July 30, 2026

7PM IST

Sanctions compliance has outgrown name matching. Sanctioned parties now hide behind proxies, shell companies, and layered ownership. The March 2026 OFAC Guidance makes it clear that organizations must look beyond exact-name screening to ownership, control, and transaction context. Join industry leaders to explore these risks and learn how organizations are uncovering hidden ownership and reducing sanctions risk.

Key takeaways

A clear understanding of how sanctioned parties conceal ownership through proxy entities, shell companies, and complex corporate structures
Practical insights into identifying sham transactions by evaluating economic substance rather than relying solely on legal or transactional form
An understanding of why modern sanctions compliance requires connected entity analysis beyond traditional name-based screening
Fresh perspectives on building investigation-led compliance programs that reduce hidden sanctions risk while improving regulatory defensibility