WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today convened a virtual FinCEN Exchange with representatives from financial institutions, technology firms, third-party service providers, and federal government agencies to discuss growing concerns regarding…
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WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced the renewal of its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) that require U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons behind shell companies used in all-cash purchases of…
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Kenneth A. Blanco today hosted a virtual ceremony to recognize the recipients of this year’s FinCEN Director’s Law Enforcement Awards. FinCEN announced this year’s recipients in…
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Federal Reserve Board today invited comment on a proposed rule that would amend the recordkeeping and travel rule regulations under the Bank Secrecy Act. FinCEN and the Board, pursuant to their shared authority, are proposing…
WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has assessed a $60 million civil money penalty against Larry Dean Harmon, the founder,…
WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is proud to announce that Felicia Swindells will serve as Associate Director of the bureau’s Policy Division. Ms. Swindells will oversee the development and administration of policy and regulatory…
WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced Jimmy Kirby was selected as the new Associate Director to head the bureau’s Intelligence Division. As Associate Director of the Intelligence Division, Mr. Kirby will oversee FinCEN’s…
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today issued a pair of advisories to assist U.S. individuals and businesses in efforts to combat ransomware scams and attacks, which continue to increase in size and scope. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) advisory, entitled …
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Kenneth A. Blanco delivered remarks virtually today at the ACAMS AML Conference. He discussed FinCEN’s response to the global health crisis, shared the latest trends that FinCEN is seeing related to COVID-19 and…
WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit public comment on a wide range…
WASHINGTON—To ensure consistent Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) coverage across the banking industry, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued a…