Answers to Frequently Asked Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Questions
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?