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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions (FIN-2018-G001)
FinCEN Penalizes U.S. Bank National Association for Violations of Anti-Money Laundering Laws

WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in coordination with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the U.S. Department of Justice, today announced the…

In the Matter of U.S. Bank National Association
Proposal of Special Measure against ABLV Bank, AS as a Financial Institution of Primary Money Laundering Concern
FinCEN Names ABLV Bank of Latvia an Institution of Primary Money Laundering Concern and Proposes Section 311 Special Measure

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued a finding and notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), pursuant to Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act, seeking to prohibit the opening or maintaining of a correspondent account in the…

Solicitation of Application for Membership on the Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group
FinCEN Launches “FinCEN Exchange” to Enhance Public-Private Information Sharing

WASHINGTON — The United States Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) launched the FinCEN Exchange program today to enhance  information sharing with financial institutions.  As part of this program, FinCEN, in close coordination with law enforcement…

FinCEN Issues $8 Million Penalty on California Card Club for Willful Violation of Anti-Money Laundering Controls

WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced an $8 million civil money penalty against Artichoke Joe’s, a California corporation, doing business as…

In the Matter of Artichoke Joe’s Casino [UPDATED, See #2018-02]
Treasury Announces Kenneth A. Blanco as FinCEN Director