We had a fascinating conversation with Eric Sohn (aka Mr. Sanctions) on the NFCP podcast about the evolving world of sanctions compliance.

Here's what struck me most: 99% of sanctions complexity is irrelevant to day-to-day operations. Yet enforcement actions keep moving the goalposts—what seemed like "goldplating" yesterday becomes table stakes tomorrow.

Key takeaways:

• The OFAC framework isn't just guidance—it's your best defense against penalties

• Documentation matters more than you think (your future self will thank you)

• AI isn't a silver bullet, but it can help—IF you have guardrails and explainability

• Traditional tools like whitelisting still deliver massive value (approximately 98% reduction with just 70 entries!)