OFSI publishes framework for prioritising licence applications
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has published a blog post explaining its prioritisation framework for assessing licence applications, outlining seven criteria used to determine urgency, risk, stakeholder impact and potential harm caused by delay. The framework categorises applications as high, medium or low priority, with humanitarian, basic needs and access‑to‑justice cases generally treated as high priority. OFSI emphasises that applicants can support timely decision‑making by providing clear, complete information, evidencing genuine deadlines and avoiding repeat or speculative applications.