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FinCEN Issues Guidance on Virtual Currencies and Regulatory Responsibilities

VIENNA, Va. - To provide clarity and regulatory certainty for businesses and individuals engaged in an expanding field of financial activity, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued the following guidance,…

Notice on E-Filing Mandate

On February 23, 2012, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Final Notice requiring the electronic filing of most Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) reports by July 1, 2012.1 Specifically, this action mandates the electronic submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs),…

FinCEN Proposes Changes to the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Report
REMARKS OF JENNIFER SHASKY CALVERY, DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK

Good morning. I want to start by thanking our hosts, the
SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION for the opportunity to join you at this year’s conference.

As the Director of FinCEN for about five months now, I have spent much of my time getting to know…

REMARKS OF JENNIFER SHASKY CALVERY, DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK

Good afternoon. I want to start by thanking our hosts, the INTERNATIONAL BANKERS ASSOCIATION, for the opportunity to join you at this year’s conference.

As the Director of FinCEN for about five months now, I have spent much of my time getting to know the organization…

Informational Webinar: Health Care Fraud

On January 23, 2013, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation held an Informational Webinar on Health Care Fraud. The recorded version of this Webinar is now available for viewing by selecting the following link:

Definitions of Transmittal of Funds and Funds Transfer
Notice and Request for Nominations - Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group Solicitation of Application for Membership
FinCEN Further Extends FBAR Filing Deadline for Certain Financial Professionals

Recognizing the need for further study of related questions and concerns, FinCEN today issued Notice 2012-2 which further extends the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) filing deadline for a small…

FinCEN Notice (2012-2) – FBAR Filing Requirement – Extended Filing Date Related to Notice 2012-1