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In the Matter of Mohamed Mohamed-Abas Sheikh
The Partnership for Public Service Awards Call to Service Medal to FinCEN Analyst Ann Martin

The Partnership for Public Service Awards Call to Service Medal to FinCEN
Analyst Ann Martin

 

September 16, 2011

The nonprofit Partnership for Public Service presented nine Samuel J.…

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…

Comment Request; Proposal that Electronic Filing of Bank Secrecy Act Reports be Required
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…

In the Matter of Altima, Inc.
FinCEN Assesses Civil Money Penalty Against Georgia-Based Money Transmitter
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