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FBAR Filing Requirement--Extended Filing Date Related to Exceptions Described in 31 CFR 1010.350(f)(2) - Revised 06/06/11
PREPARED REMARKS OF BESS MICHAEL ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS DIVISION FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Introduction

Today I would like to speak about two distinct issues, both involving international information exchange, and analogies that one may draw between the two issues. First, I will describe some ongoing developments in FinCEN’s work with its direct foreign counterparts, known as…

IMPORTANT NOTICE

In a letter to money services businesses (MSBs) dated April 27, 2011, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) requested that certain MSBs provide FinCEN with a list of their agents. The request applies to MSBs whose registration form (

FinCEN Releases Latest SAR Activity Reviews

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network today released two new reports based on information contained in suspicious activity reports (SARs): the 16th edition of the SAR Activity Review - By the Numbers and the 19th edition of the SAR Activity Review: Trends, Tips & Issues.…

Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 Reporting Requirements Under Section 104(e)
SAR Activity Review Issue 19
By The Numbers Issue 16
FinCEN to Implement CISADA Provision Seeks U.S. Banks’ Assistance in Uncovering Iranian Financial Ties

VIENNA, Va. – The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today proposed regulations to implement section 104(e) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA) to impose a reporting requirement that would be invoked, as necessary, to elicit…

In the Matter of the Lower Sioux Indian Community d/b/a Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel
FinCEN Assesses Civil Money Penalty Against Minnesota- Based Tribal Casino

VIENNA, Va. – The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced the assessment of a $250,000 civil money penalty against The Lower Sioux Indian Community, doing business as Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel of Morton, Minnesota…