The Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) has released 10 new guidance and advisory notes to assist the regulated community understand their sanctions obligations.

Guidance Notes

• Maritime sector
• Remittance service providers
• Fintech and the DeFi sector
• Artificial intelligence and quantum computing sector
• Employment with designated persons or entities
• The import, purchase and transport of transformed and de minimis quantities of Russia-origin petroleum gases, oil and refined petroleum products

Advisory Notes

• Low risk sectors
• Information technology sector
• Touring companies, musicians and sports professionals
• Holders of political office