Office of Foreign Assets Control just issued new sanctions targeting criminal and terrorist groups. Here's what it means for compliance officers.
⚖️ 1️⃣ Office of Foreign Assets Control — Sanctions Designations
The U.S. Treasury Dept issued new sanctions designations targeting criminal entities and counter-terrorism targets.
This enforcement action hits global banks, payment firms, and risk management teams monitoring restricted party lists.
Compliance teams must update screening software today to identify high-risk partners, block accounts, and stop illegal payments.
2️⃣ Federal Trade Commission — Rescission of Policy Statement
The Federal Trade Commission formally withdrew an old policy statement to streamline consumer protection rules and remove old guidance.
This policy update hits commercial firms, digital platforms, online shops, and corporate legal teams evaluating regulatory risk.
In-house counsel should conduct internal reviews of consumer compliance setups to ensure full alignment with federal enforcement goals.
3️⃣ Presidência da República — Complementary Law 236/26 on Tax Fines
Brazil enacted Complementary Law 236/26 to set clear caps on tax fines and expand options for tax dispute settlement deals.
This statutory law hits corporate taxpayers, industrial firms, commercial companies, and tax lawyers operating across Brazil.
Tax managers should analyze open tax litigation and ongoing court disputes to take advantage of lower fine rates and new settlement terms.
4️⃣ Receita Federal — Technical Documentation 1.2.0 for DeRE System
The Federal Revenue Service of Brazil published version 1.2.0 technical rules for the DeRE electronic tax reporting system.
This technical update hits corporate accounting teams, software vendors, and financial reporting experts managing tax filings in Brazil.
IT compliance teams must update software data formats to satisfy revised technical rules prior to upcoming official filing deadlines.
5️⃣ Câmara dos Deputados — Committee Approval for Logistics Operators
A congressional committee in Brazil approved a bill setting formal regulatory rules for logistics operator work nationwide.
This legislative bill hits freight transport carriers, supply chain providers, and commercial logistics firms operating in the country.
Logistics operators and corporate risk officers should track the bill as it moves through further legislative steps to prepare new firm policies.
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— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Americas Radar · Wednesday 09 Sep 2026
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