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A user from Kuwait suggested a potential approach for services that refuse to unblock due to KYC limitations in Syria: request that they at least lift restrictions on Syrian nationals residing abroad who can provide valid residency and identity documents. The full ban on Syrian nationality should no...
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You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at Interactive Brokers or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.
Tips for advocating: Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams. Reference the lifted sanctions. Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria. Every voice matters.
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