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Ukraine
Imposition of Special Measures Against the Country of Nauru
Anti-Money Laundering Program Requirements for ``Persons Involved in Real Estate Closings and Settlements``
Anti-Money Laundering Programs for Persons Involved in Real Estate Settlements and Closings (68 FR 17569)
IRS & FinCEN Announce Latest Efforts To Crack Down On Tax Avoidance Through Offshore Accounts

 

Definition of "Foreign Shell Bank" and "Foreign Bank

Dear [ ]:
You have requested a ruling on behalf of your client, [ ], regarding one of its customers, [ ]. [ ] requests a ruling pursuant to 31 CFR 103.81 that [ ] be considered neither a “foreign shell bank,” nor a “foreign bank” for purposes of 31 CFR 103.175 and 103.177, or, alternatively…

Anti-Money Laundering Programs for Dealers in Precious Metals, Stones, or Jewels
Notice of Expiration of Conditional Exception to Bank Secrecy Act Regulations Relating to Orders for Transmittal of Funds by Financial Institutions
In the Matter of Western Union Financial Services, Inc.
FinCEN Releases Fifth SAR Activity Review

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) continued its examination of terrorist financing methods in the fifth issue of The SAR Activity Review – Trends, Tips and Issues just released today. This latest issue of The Review looks at…