Webinar: OFAC 101 Date: May 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
BAFT is delighted to host a webinar with OFAC, to further introduce OFAC to the BAFT members and the transaction banking community.
This webinar will provide a more fulsome overview in which OFAC will describe U.S. sanctions, sanctions compliance and enforcement for the benefit of BAFT members.
Please note this webinar will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule.
This is a free webinar, but RSVP is required to secure your seat.
Nikole Thomas
Senior Sanctions Compliance Officer
U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
As part of OFAC’s Compliance division, Nikole is responsible for implementing U.S. economic sanctions through outreach to and engagement with public and private sector partners. Nikole regularly advises and educates on a variety of matters relating to compliance with U.S. economic sanctions programs. Nikole has been with OFAC since 2014. Prior to her recent move to the Compliance division, Nikole spent the last decade serving in a variety of roles at OFAC related to sanctions licensing and targeting.
Where is this webinar being hosted?
The webinar is being hosted online via Zoom.
What platform is this being hosted on?
The virtual webinar will be hosted via Zoom Webinar. For a seamless experience, you need to download Zoom to your device, if you don’t have it installed. On the day of the virtual webinar, you simply need to click the Zoom link provided to you.
How will I login during the webinar?
To join the virtual event, simply click the link provided to you. Zoom works on computers, tablets, and mobile phones. There is also an option to dial-in if you are unable to join online. Dialing in will allow you to hear the discussion but you will not be able to view the speakers or any presentations. Please check the dial-in numbers, meeting ID and passcode provided to you with the online link.
Will you email me information about logging in and who can help me if I have issues?
Yes, BAFT will send each registrant an email about 1 week before the webinar start date. The email will include the link to the webinar and dial-in information, including the meeting ID and passcode in case you cannot join online. Dial-in option offers local/toll-free numbers for several countries. You can always contact [email protected] if you have issues logging in to the virtual webinar.
What if I cannot attend the sessions live? Will it be recorded?
The webinar is conducted under the Chattam House Rule and will not be recorded.
What if my institution or company doesn’t allow me to access the platform?
Please test ahead of time to ensure you can join the webinar via Zoom. Zoom works on different devices – computers/laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. If you cannot access Zoom due to firewall or company restrictions, please check with your IT team if they will give you a one-time exception. Alternatively, try joining via a non-company-issued device or dial into the workshop instead.
Will I be able to ask questions?
Yes, you can certainly ask questions via the Q&A feature during each session. Polling is available in certain sessions and attendees are encouraged to utilize the chat feature as well to dialogue with each other.