Weaponised Finance: Navigating Sanctions Risk in an Era of Escalation

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

12:30 PM

UK Time

Introduction

As sanctions evolve from regulatory instruments to tools of geopolitical pressure, financial institutions face growing complexity, scrutiny, and risk. Join James Booth of Silenty Eight and Neil Whiley, Head of Sanctions at for a discussion on how sanctions are being weaponised, what this means for compliance and enforcement, and how institutions can adapt in a rapidly escalating global environment.

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Neil Whiley

Head of Sanctions

Bank ABC

Neil Whiley is a seasoned sanctions and export controls expert with over 25 years’ experience in financial services and a focus on sanctions compliance since 2009. Currently Director of Sanctions & Export Controls at Bank ABC, he previously led the UK sanctions programme at UK Finance, helping guide the industry through major developments including Brexit and the Russia–Ukraine conflict. He has held senior compliance roles at Deutsche Bank, HSBC, and Lloyds, and is a regular speaker at global forums. Neil holds advanced legal and compliance qualifications and is a fellow of both the International Compliance Association and the Society for Advanced Legal Studies.

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James Booth

Head Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorism and Sanctions

James Booth

Head Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorism and Sanctions

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Head Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorism and Sanctions

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