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HM TREASURY - OFSI A1 LEGAL & REGULATORY LOW RISK Published 23 Sep 2026 at 16:20 UTC, affecting GB, IR

OFSI: Guidance: HMT Licensing Guidance –Presumption of Denial of Licence Applications for Designated Iranian banks

HM Treasury has issued guidance on its licensing approach regarding applications from designated Iranian banks operating in the UK, emphasizing a presumption of denial.

Prepared automatically by complead Research from HM Treasury - OFSI, published 23 Sep 2026.

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HM Treasury has issued guidance on its licensing approach regarding applications from designated Iranian banks operating in the UK, emphasizing a presumption of denial.

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STATUS NAME ISO PROGRAM IDENTIFIER
HM Treasury
Organization, regulator GB UK Iran regime —
OFSI
Organization, regulator GB UK Iran regime —

What compliance teams should check

  • Review the new OFSI guidance on Iranian bank licence applications
  • Assess exposure to designated Iranian banks
  • Update internal procedures for licence application handling
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FROM THE NOTICE Guidance on HM Treasury's licensing approach to applications submitted by certain designated Iranian banks operating in the UK. HM Treasury - OFSI, 23 Sep 2026, 16:20 UTC, gov.uk

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