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Office of the Comptroller of the Currency News Release: OCC Assesses Civil Money Penalty Against Wachovia
In the Matter of Wachovia Bank, National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina
Guidance on Obtaining and Retaining Beneficial Ownership Information

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), along with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Office of Thrift Supervision, and the…

FinCEN Clarifies Expectations Regarding Beneficial Ownership Guidance Released in Conjunction with Financial Regulators

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued guidance, Guidance on Obtaining and Retaining Beneficial Ownership Information, which clarifies and consolidates regulatory expectations for obtaining beneficial…

FinCEN PROVIDES HELPFUL ANTI-FRAUD INFORMATION FOR 12TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION WEEK

VIENNA, Va. - FinCEN joins with other Federal, State and Local government agencies and consumer protection organizations to recognize the 12th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 7-13. This coordinated…

Department of Justice News Release: Three Members of a ``Reverse`` Mortgage Fraud Ring Charged
Department of Justice News Release: Three Members of a ``Reverse`` Mortgage Fraud Ring Charged
Amendment to the Bank Secrecy Act Regulations – Reports of Foreign Financial Accounts
FinCEN Proposes Clarifications to Foreign Bank Accounts Report (FBAR)

VIENNA, Va. - FinCEN today issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to amend the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) implementing regulations regarding the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

The FBAR form is used to…

Department of Justice News Release: Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force Hosts Mortgage Fraud Summit in Miami