Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIV

No 41

10-Oct-2011

IRAN

US Tightens Restrictions On Iranian-Linked Financial Institutions

The US Department of the Treasurys Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on 5 October announced a new rule regarding the implementation of Section 104e of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA). The rule is intended to complement the Treasurys efforts to protect the international financial system from abuse by...