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FinCEN Urges Cooperation Against Use of Diamond and Precious Metals Trade to Support Terrorist Financing

William J. Fox, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), is leading a delegation to Rome, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates to underscore the importance of an ongoing dialogue and partnership between the diamond industry and governments in the Middle East and around the…

Definition of Money Services Business (Foreign-Located Currency Exchanger With U.S. Bank Account)

Dear [ ]:
This letter responds to your letter dated January 8, 2004, requesting a determination as to whether your client, [ ], a [foreign] currency exchanger with its principal place of business in [a foreign country], is required to register with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“…

WARNING! LETTER SCAM ALERT

Fraudulent ANTI-TERRORIST STOP ORDER letters, purportedly sent by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), are being sent to bank customers. Copies of these ANTI-TERRORIST letters have been received by FinCEN that notify consumers that mandatory fees, in amounts of approximately $25,…

William J. Fox Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Thank you for inviting me here for the fourth, annual, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Conference of the Securities Industry Association. I am always eager to speak with our industry partners because your insights and experiences are invaluable to our work at FinCEN. A few weeks ago, I had a…

William J. Fox Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

I was delighted when Mary Ellen’s invitation arrived for lunch with Women in Housing and Finance. Your diverse network of members offers me, as FinCEN’s new Director, a great opportunity to engage in a frank discussion about regulatory issues and anything else you would care to talk about today…

William J. Fox Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Good afternoon. I am honored to be given the opportunity to participate in the Conference of State Bank Supervisors International Dialogue Day. Strong cooperation at the federal and state levels is important for FinCEN – we cannot do an effective job in ensuring that financial institutions have…

Statement From Treasury: Warning About Recent Fraudulent E-Mail Schemes
Definition of Futures Commission Merchants and Introducing Brokers in Commodities as Financial Institutions; Requirement that Futures Commission Merchants and Introducing Brokers in Commodities Report Suspicious Transactions
William J. Fox Director Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Good Afternoon. I am very pleased to have this opportunity to participate in the discussion today relating to the USA PATRIOT Act. I’d like to thank your Executive Director Richard Whiting for inviting me. Your organization and its members are an important and valued part of the FinCEN network,…

Bush Administration Announces Budget Increase To Help Fight Terrorist Financing And Financial Crime