The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a General License for Burma (Myanmar) for "Certain Financial Transactions in support of Humanitarian or Religious Activities by Non-governmental Organisations in Burma." Obviously, it was promulgated in light of the situation that exists in that country as a result of damage and loss of life caused by the recent cyclone. Whilst the license specifically excludes funds to or for blocked persons or entities, and government-owned or controlled entities, you are urged to carefully screen all transactions for opportunistic money laundering. See below for the Internet address of the OFAC Licence.

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