June 2016

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is aware of a fraudulent email notification received by financial institutions from Noreply@fincen.gov regarding an “Important Notice for your Financial Institution.” This email references an EFT/wire transfer Suspicious Activity  Report, and contains attachments and possibly  viruses that may harm your computer.  The email address “Noreply@fincen.gov” is not legitimate, and is not utilized by FinCEN for sending notification

The following provides answers to basic questions that are frequently asked regarding the BSA. The answers are not meant to be comprehensive, apply to all factual situations, or to replace or supersede the BSA regulations. Additional questions and answers will be posted on a periodic basis.

Question 1: Is a depository institution required to file a Designation of Exempt Person form (TD F 90-22.53) in order to exempt transactions with a Federal Reserve Bank?

Notices

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

62 FR 44032

DATE: Monday, August 18, 1997
ACTION: Notice.

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1999

• Amendment to Bank Secrecy Act Regulations - Definitions relating to, and Registration of, Money Services Businesses(MSBs)
  Final Rule - August 20, 1999

1998

• Amendment to the Bank Secrecy Act Regulations -- Exemptions from the Requirement To Report Transactions in Currency -- Phase II
  September 21, 1998
• Amendments to the Bank Secrecy Act Regulations Regarding Reporting and Recordkeeping by Card Clubs

1. Notice of Upcoming SAR Activity Review Survey
2. Invitation to Participate in the SAR Activity Review Survey

1. Notice of Upcoming SAR Activity Review Survey
2. Invitation to Participate in the SAR Activity Review Survey

1. Notice of Upcoming SAR Activity Review Survey
2. Invitation to Participate in the SAR Activity Review Survey

1. Notice of Upcoming SAR Activity Review Survey
2. Invitation to Participate in the SAR Activity Review Survey

FinCEN Notes Public Service Recognition Week

FinCEN’s public website's search function will be unavailable from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM today as FinCEN is conducting system maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience these outage times may cause.