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By The Numbers Issue 2
OPENING REMARKS OF WILLIAM J. FOX, DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Distinguished colleagues, members of delegations, ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor and pleasure for me to welcome you to the 13th Plenary Session of the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units. On behalf of my agency, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, I wish to express my deep…

Statement from FinCEN Director William J. Fox on unauthorized SAR disclosures

"The unauthorized disclosure of suspicious activity reports (SARs), as detailed in recent press reports, is a violation of federal criminal law and is being reviewed by the appropriate law enforcement authorities.The release of this information by those to whom it was entrusted threatens…

Asia Wealth Bank
Imposition of Special Measures Against Myanmar Mayflower Bank and Asia Wealth Bank
Burma
Imposition of Special Measures Against Burma
Proposed Changes to CMIR Form to Streamline Reporting Process, Enhance Information for Law Enforcement

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced today proposed changes to the current Report of International Transportation of Currency and Monetary Instrument Report (CMIR), FinCEN Form 105.The most significant proposed change converts the multi-purpose form into two forms:

Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments - Accompanied by an Individual, FinCEN Form 105, and Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments - Shipment, Mailing, or Receipt, Fin
William J. Fox Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

I wish to thank His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Tawfique Abdullah, CEO of the Dubai Metals and Commodities Center, and Eli Izhakoff and the other officers and members of the World Diamond Council for the opportunity to address this very important gathering. Opportunities like…