Forthcoming Event

Sanctions and Regulations

18/06/2025

Event Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Event Theme: International Trade

Price: Member Rate: £75.00 +VAT | Non Member Rate: £125.00 +VAT

Event Location:

Surrey Chambers of Commerce
Block E, Dukes Court
Duke Street
Woking
Surrey
GU21 5BH


Course 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:

  • How sanctions and regulations can significantly impact SMEs
  • The importance of risk assessments
  • The importance of compliance
  • The consequences of penalties and resulting reputational damage
Course Delivery:
 
  • Duration: Half-day (3.5 hours, including breaks).
  • Format: In-person.
  • Materials Provided: Course slide handout.
  • Includes: Group discussions, Q&A sessions.
  • Regulations: All courses will include any regulatory changes made from June 2025 by the UK government.
  • Agenda subject to change
Target Audience:
 
  • Export Managers and Coordinators
  • Import Managers and Coordinators
  • Trade Compliance Officers
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Professionals
  • SME Owners involved in international trade

Schedule:

09:00 - 09:30 | Registration and Networking
 
  • Participants arrive, register, and have an opportunity to network with peers.
09:30 - 09:45 | Introduction and Course Objectives
 
  • Welcome and introductions.
  • Overview of course objectives and agenda.
09:45 - 10:15 | Introduction to Trade Sanctions
 
  • Overview of international trade in the UK context
  • Importance of trade compliance for SMEs
  • Common challenges SMEs face
  • Key trade bodies and regulatory authorities
10:15 - 11:00 | Understanding Trade Sanctions
 
  • Definition and rationale for sanctions
  • Types of sanctions: economic, trade, arms embargoes, financial sanctions
  • Jurisdictional reach: UK, EU, US, multilateral sanctions
  • Impact on SME operations (case examples)
11:00 - 11:15 | Coffee Break

11:15 - 11:45 | UK Sanctions Framework
 
  • UK Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (SAMLA)
  • Role of the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI)
  • Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) 
  • Overview of sanction regimes in UK, EU and US
  • Current sanctions: countries and sectors (latest updates)
  • Export controls and dual use goods
11:45 - 12:15 | Practical Compliance for SMEs
 
  • Building internal compliance programs
  • Customer and transaction screening
  • Risk assessment and due diligence
  • Record keeping and reporting
  • Enforcement case studies
12:15 - 12:30 | Conclusion and Wrap-Up
 
  • Recap of key points covered.
  • Future International Trade courses from Surrey Chambers of Commerce.

Instructor:

Linda Bazant LLB (Hons) Barrister and Member of The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade.


By 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.



TRAIN MORE, SAVE MORE: Book one attendee and receive 50% off each additional booking.

To book under this discount, please email Giorgia.Burgess@surrey-chambers.co.uk.

Discount applies to additional attendees from the same company only.

 

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