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Glossary

SDN

Specially Designated Nationals

OFAC's principal blocked-persons list.

The SDN list names individuals and entities whose assets are blocked and with whom US persons are generally prohibited from dealing. It includes entities owned by designated parties, which is why ownership tracing matters to screening.

See also

OFAC

The US sanctions administrator.

Sanctions screening

Checking parties against restricted-party lists.

Beneficial ownership

The distinction between beneficial and legal ownership in KYB.

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