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Replaced by FIN-2008-R001

Dear [ ]:
This letter responds to your letters, dated November 15, 2005 and January 25, 2006, in which you request guidance in the form of an administrative ruling on the proper completion of the Currency Transaction Report, FinCEN Form 104, when reporting a transaction made by or on behalf…

Proposed Renewal Without Change Customer Identification Program for Various Financial Institutions
Proposed Renewal Without Change AML Programs for Various Financial Institutions
Registration and De-Registration of Money Services Businesses

Money Services Business Guidance on Registration and De-Registration

This guidance concerns Bank Secrecy Act requirements under current regulations for the initial registration, and registration renewal, of money services businesses. It also describes policies regarding de-…

Guidance To Financial Institutions Regarding Hurricane-Related Benefit Fraud

This Advisory warns financial institutions about the potential for fraudulent transactions involving hurricane relief monies. To assist law enforcement, we request that financial institutions include key terms in the narrative portions of all Suspicious Activity Reports filed relating to…

Frequently Asked Questions Foreign Bank Recertifications under 31 C.F.R. § 103.177

We are issuing this guidance to clarify the date on which certain U. S. financial institutions must complete recertifications to comply with regulations relating to correspondent accounts established, maintained, administered, or managed in the United States for or on behalf of foreign financial…

Suspicious Activity Report by Insurance Companies- FinCEN Form 108
By The Numbers Issue 5
Director William J. Fox Departing the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

William J. Fox announced today that he has resigned his position as Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and accepted a position with Bank of America as a Senior Compliance Executive for financial crimes. His last day as Director will be February 3, 2006.

Mr. Fox was…

Suspicious Activity Report by Casinos and Card Clubs FinCEN Form 102