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Statements on sanctions

2012

 

15 March 2012

SWIFT instructed to disconnect sanctioned Iranian banks following EU Council decision 

17 Feb 2012

SWIFT is ready to implement sanctions against Iranian financial institutions

17 Feb 2012

Frequently Asked Questions - International Financial Sanctions
Background information about the role of SWIFT and international financial sanctions

5 Feb 2012

SWIFT remains committed to the global battle against terrorist financing
Strong history of cooperating with relevant enforcement agencies in the United States and the European Union

2 Feb 2012

SWIFT responds to recent Press Coverage
There has been recent press coverage about Iranian sanctions and SWIFT. Some of the coverage gives a misleading impression of the role of SWIFT within the international financial system and, in particular, with regard to sanctions.