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Solicitation of Application for Membership on the Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group
FinCEN Launches “FinCEN Exchange” to Enhance Public-Private Information Sharing

WASHINGTON — The United States Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) launched the FinCEN Exchange program today to enhance  information sharing with financial institutions.  As part of this program, FinCEN, in close coordination with law enforcement…

In the Matter of Artichoke Joe’s Casino [UPDATED, See #2018-02]
FinCEN Issues $8 Million Penalty on California Card Club for Willful Violation of Anti-Money Laundering Controls

WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced an $8 million civil money penalty against Artichoke Joe’s, a California corporation, doing business as…

Treasury Announces Kenneth A. Blanco as FinCEN Director
FinCEN Further Restricts North Korea’s Access to the U.S. Financial System and Warns U.S. Financial Institutions of North Korean Schemes

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued a final rule under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act that severs Bank of Dandong, a Chinese bank that acts as a conduit for illicit North Korean financial activity,…

Imposition of Special Measure against Bank of Dandong as a Financial Institution of Primary Money Laundering Concern
FinCEN Penalizes Texas Bank for Violations of Anti-Money Laundering Laws Focusing on Section 312 Due Diligence Violations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced the assessment of a $2 million civil money penalty against…

In the Matter of Lone Star National Bank
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Requirements for Financial Institutions; Correction