U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

News

Members of the media may email inquiries or interview requests to press@fincen.gov.

If you are not a member of the media, please visit the FinCEN contact page.

FinCEN Proposes Mandatory Electronic Filing of Forms Requests Comments on Mandating E-Filing to Take Effect on June 30, 2012

VIENNA, Va. - In an effort to improve efficiency, reduce costs for the financial industry, and enhance the ability of investigators, analysts, and examiners to gain better and more timely access to important financial information, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced today…

Important Notices to E-Filers: FinCEN Releases Technical E-Filing Specifications for New CTR and SAR, Announces Informational Webinar

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has released Electronic Filing Requirements For FinCEN’s Currency Transaction Report (CTR) and…

FinCEN Assesses Civil Money Penalty Against Georgia-Based Money Transmitter
In the Matter of Altima, Inc.
FinCEN Examines Identity Theft-Related Suspicious Activity Reports Filed by Securities & Futures Firms Trends in Illicit Activity Uncovered

VIENNA, Va. – The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today released its analysis of identity theft suspicious activity reports (SARs) filed by securities and futures firms that shows identity thieves prefer to use stolen account identifiers to take over existing legitimate investment…

Informational Webinar Announced On FinCEN’s Money Services Businesses Final Rule

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced that it will hold an informational webinar on Thursday, September 15, 2011, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT that will highlight the new regulatory requirements of the final rule, the intent and purpose of the rule and the regulatory…

In the Matter of Ocean Bank
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, and the State of Florida Office of Financial Regulation Assess Civil Money Penalties Against Ocean Bank

WASHINGTON, DC - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and the State of Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced the assessment of concurrent civil money penalties of $10.9 million against Ocean Bank,…

VEF Banka
Amendment to the Bank Secrecy Act Regulations – Definitions and Other Regulations Relating to Prepaid Access