Newsletter 290 from May 5, 2014 International Sanction

Amendment to the Appendix to the Ordinance of 2 May 2014 on measures to prevent the circumvention of international sanctions in connection with the situation in Ukraine (SR 946.231.176.72)

International sanctions

The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER amended the Appendix to the Ordinance on measures to prevent the circumvention of international sanctions in connection with the situation in Ukraine on 1 May 2014. 15 natural persons were added to the Appendix. The amendment came into force at 18:00 hours on 2 May 2014.

Further information is available on the SECO website.

In accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance, financial intermediaries are requested to refrain from entering into new business relationships and report relevant business relationships to SECO.