OFAC FAQ 152. How do the Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations (IFSR) define “foreign financial institutions”?

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152 How do the Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations (IFSR) define “foreign financial institutions”?

The Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations (IFSR) define “foreign financial institutions” to include foreign depository institutions, banks, savings banks, money service businesses, trust companies, securities brokers and dealers, commodities exchanges, clearing corporations, investment companies, employee benefit plans, and holding companies, affiliates, or subsidiaries of any of these entities.