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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…

BSA E-Filing Transition to Adobe Forms

Effective June 27, 2009, BSA E-Filing transitioned to the use of Adobe forms. BSA E-Filing forms available for download from the BSA E-Filing Web site will now be Adobe electronic forms. Benefits of using Adobe forms include improved form usability and enhanced validation. IBM PureEdge forms…

FinCEN Guidance Clarifies 314(b) Information Sharing

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network today issued guidance to financial institutions intended to clarify the use of an important information sharing tool made possible by section 314(b) of the USA PATRIOT Act.…

FinCEN Moves to Streamline Mutual Fund BSA Requirements Proposal Would Require Mutual Funds to File CTRs

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would replace a mutual fund requirement to file IRS/FinCEN Form 8300 - Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000…

Message from the Director: Egmont Plenary

FinCEN Director James H. Freis, Jr. recently attended the annual plenary meeting of the Egmont Group, held in Doha, Qatar. The Egmont Group is an international network of financial intelligence units (FIUs) from more than 100 jurisdictions. Its goal is to provide a forum for FIUs around the…

Treasury News Release – Statement by Secretary Geithner on the Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group Plenary Meeting
FinCEN Proposes Amendments to MSB Definition Public comments sought for important refinements

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) designed to make the determination of which businesses qualify as Money Services Businesses (MSBs) more straightforward and predictable.

"MSBs play a vital and central role…