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SUMMARY:Sanctions and Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Event Theme: International Trade \n\n\n\nPrice: Member Rate: £75.00 +VAT | Non Member Rate: £125.00 +VAT \n\n\n\nEvent Location: \n\n\n\nSurrey Chambers of CommerceBlock E\, Dukes CourtDuke StreetWokingSurreyGU21 5BH \n\n\n\nCourse Overview:This half-day course is designed to provide UK exporters and importers with a thorough understanding of sanctions and regulations which affect international trade. Participants will learn about how UK sanctions and regulations can significantly impact SMEs.Learning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nHow sanctions and regulations can significantly impact SMEs\n\n\n\nThe importance of risk assessments\n\n\n\nThe importance of compliance\n\n\n\nThe consequences of penalties and resulting reputational damage\n\n\n\n\nCourse Delivery: \n\n\n\n\nDuration: Half-day (3.5 hours\, including breaks).\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person.\n\n\n\nMaterials Provided: Course slide handout.\n\n\n\nIncludes: Group discussions\, Q&A sessions.\n\n\n\nRegulations: All courses will include any regulatory changes made from June 2025 by the UK government.\n\n\n\nAgenda subject to change\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience: \n\n\n\n\nExport Managers and Coordinators\n\n\n\nImport Managers and Coordinators\n\n\n\nTrade Compliance Officers\n\n\n\nLogistics and Supply Chain Professionals\n\n\n\nSME Owners involved in international trade\n\n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n09:00 – 09:30 | Registration and Networking \n\n\n\n\nParticipants arrive\, register\, and have an opportunity to network with peers.\n\n\n\n\n09:30 – 09:45 | Introduction and Course Objectives \n\n\n\n\nWelcome and introductions.\n\n\n\nOverview of course objectives and agenda.\n\n\n\n\n09:45 – 10:15 | Introduction to Trade Sanctions \n\n\n\n\nOverview of international trade in the UK context\n\n\n\nImportance of trade compliance for SMEs\n\n\n\nCommon challenges SMEs face\n\n\n\nKey trade bodies and regulatory authorities\n\n\n\n\n10:15 – 11:00 | Understanding Trade Sanctions \n\n\n\n\nDefinition and rationale for sanctions\n\n\n\nTypes of sanctions: economic\, trade\, arms embargoes\, financial sanctions\n\n\n\nJurisdictional reach: UK\, EU\, US\, multilateral sanctions\n\n\n\nImpact on SME operations (case examples)\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee Break11:15 – 11:45 | UK Sanctions Framework \n\n\n\n\nUK Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (SAMLA)\n\n\n\nRole of the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI)\n\n\n\nOffice of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) \n\n\n\nOverview of sanction regimes in UK\, EU and US\n\n\n\nCurrent sanctions: countries and sectors (latest updates)\n\n\n\nExport controls and dual use goods\n\n\n\n\n11:45 – 12:15 | Practical Compliance for SMEs \n\n\n\n\nBuilding internal compliance programs\n\n\n\nCustomer and transaction screening\n\n\n\nRisk assessment and due diligence\n\n\n\nRecord keeping and reporting\n\n\n\nEnforcement case studies\n\n\n\n\n12:15 – 12:30 | Conclusion and Wrap-Up \n\n\n\n\nRecap of key points covered.\n\n\n\nFuture International Trade courses from Surrey Chambers of Commerce.\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: \n\n\n\nLinda Bazant LLB (Hons) Barrister and Member of The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade. \n\n\n\nBy the end of this half-day course\, participants will have a practical understanding of sanctions and regulations as they affect UK businesses enabling them to ensure compliance\, reduce delays\, and streamline their international trade operations.
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