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Thursday, 3 September, 2026 at 3 – 6 PM CET (**Copenhagen)

Accura Law Firm, Alexandriagade 8, 2150 Copenhagen

The ACSS Denmark Chapter invites you to “The Latvian Story: Sanctions on the Frontlines,” hosted by Accura Law Firm.

Latvia occupies a critical position in global sanctions enforcement, facing unique challenges as a frontline state. This session explores how the nation transformed its compliance architecture to meet unprecedented geopolitical realities.

Key topics include:

  • The Government Angle: Latvia’s FATF grey de-listing and its innovative consolidation of all sanctions authority into a single, unified agency.

  • The Private Sector Perspective: The realities of managing frontline compliance and the role of public-private cooperation.

Join us at Accura Law Firm to gain firsthand insights from a nation navigating today’s highest-stakes compliance landscape.

Agenda

  • 3 to 3:30 p.m.: Arrivals and check-in

  • 3:30 to 5 p.m.: Presentations and Discussion

  • 5 to 6 p.m.: Networking

Certificates of Attendance for Chapter Events

All ACSS members who attend Chapter Events will be identified and issued a Certificate of Attendance through our system. Certificates can be used to earn ACSS credits, which contribute to recertification and eligibility for ACSS certification.

ACSS CSS/CXS Points |  3.0

Please contact our Helpdesk at sanctionsassociation.org for more information.

Event Location

Danish Shipping · Amaliegade 33, 1256 Copenhagen, Denmark

Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists

The Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS) is the premier global organization dedicated to advancing the professional knowledge and skills of sanctions and export control practitioners. ACSS is committed to offering top-tier training programs, including the Certified Sanctions Specialist (CSS) credential, which serves as the benchmark for professionals in this field. Our mission is to set and uphold standards for the sanctions profession, provide globally recognized qualifications, and build a vibrant, interconnected community of professionals worldwide. ACSS promotes the importance of sanctions compliance by delivering authoritative and respected content, serving the professional interests of our members, and enhancing their career paths. We aim to be the leading voice advocating for sanctions professionals, with a commitment to fostering best practices and safeguarding global trade and financial systems. Sanctions, as defined by leading experts, are the intentional withdrawal or threat of withdrawal of customary trade and financial relations by a government to influence the policies of a target country. This definition reflects the core understanding of economic sanctions and guides the mission of ACSS in shaping effective, compliant practices across industries globally.

Paulis Iljenkovs

Deputy Head of FIU

Latvian FIU

Edgars Pastars

Cobalt Legal

Latvian FIU