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Imposition of Special Measures Against Burma
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
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:

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…

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…