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Important Update for BSA E-Filers on SAR Validations Implementation

On December 12, 2009, FinCEN will implement the second phase of the BSA E-Filing SAR Acknowledgements and Validation process. Phase I was implemented in September 2009 and provided BSA E-Filers with an acknowledgement of receipt for a submitted Suspicious Activity Report (SAR). Phase II applies…

FinCEN Issues Spanish-Language Educational Pamphlet on Currency Transaction Reporting

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced today the availability in Spanish of its educational pamphlet on the currency transaction reporting requirement. Earlier this year, FinCEN issued the brochure "…

Treasury Secretary Geithner’s Remarks at News Conference Announcing the Interagency Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force
FinCEN Proposes Changes to Financial Investigative Tool

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) intended to conform the "314(a) program" with United States agreements going into effect in 2010 with certain foreign jurisdictions by allowing the law enforcement agencies of such…

FinCEN Director Freis Addresses Tennessee Bankers Association’s Bank Security and Risk Management Conference

FinCEN Director James H. Freis, Jr. today addressed the Tennessee Bankers Association's Bank Security and Risk Management Conference in Nashville. He discussed FinCEN's efforts to combat fraud, as well as FinCEN's outreach…

FinCEN Releases Report on Outreach to Large Depository Institutions

VIENNA, Va. - In a speech today at a conference of financial and legal professionals jointly sponsored by the American Bankers Association and the American Bar Association, James H.…

FinCEN Announces Expanded Outreach Program

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced a new outreach program to the nation's depository institutions with assets under $5 billion intended to build upon knowledge gained from FinCEN's previous program of meetings and informational visits with larger…

FinCEN Publishes Gaming Industry FAQs

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today published new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) developed to assist the casino and gaming industry in complying…

Treasury News Release – Federal, State Partners Convene to Discuss Ongoing Anti-Fraud Efforts in Housing Markets
FinCEN to Implement SAR Acknowledgements and Validations for BSA E-Filing Submissions

On September 12, 2009, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will implement Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Acknowledgements for Bank Secrecy Act Electronic Filing (BSA E-Filing) submissions. This functionality will give BSA E-Filers a Document Control Number (DCN) as an…

FinCEN Announces SAR Acknowledgements for BSA E-Filing Submissions

In September 2009, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will implement Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Acknowledgements for Bank Secrecy Act Electronic Filing (BSA E-Filing) submissions. This functionality will give BSA E-filers a Document Control Number (DCN) as an acknowledgement…

FinCEN Seeks Comments on AML Plan for Non-Bank Mortgage Lenders and Originators

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit public comment on a wide range of questions pertaining to the possible application of anti-money laundering (AML)…

Director Freis Speaks to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners; Accepts Cressey Award

FinCEN Director James H. Freis, Jr. accepted the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' Cressey Award during a speech delivered July 13, 2009 at the 20th Annual ACFE Fraud Conference…

FinCEN Releases Latest Edition of SAR Activity Review-By the Numbers

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today released its latest and 12th edition of The SAR Activity Review - By the Numbers. The report shows a continued overall rise in Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)…

FinCEN Advisory: Structuring by Casino Patrons and Personnel

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued an advisory on apparent structuring by casino patrons and personnel. Structuring is described as breaking up transactions for the purpose of evading Bank…