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Imposition of Special Measure Against North Korea as a Jurisdiction of Primary Money Laundering Concern
FinCEN Issues Advisory to Financial Institutions on Cyber-Events and Cyber-Enabled Crime

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an advisory to financial institutions on cyber-events and cyber-enabled crime. Cybercriminals target the financial system to…

FinCEN Issues FAQs Regarding the Reporting of Cyber-Events, Cyber-Enabled Crime, and Cyber-Related Information through Suspicious Activity Reports

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the reporting of cyber-events, cyber-enabled crime, and cyber-related information through Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs…

Conditional Exception to Bank Secrecy Act Regulations Relating to the Burma Section 311 Final Rule
FinCEN Issues Exception to Prohibition Imposed by Section 311 Action against Burma

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced today that it is providing exceptive relief under 31 U.S.C. § 5318(a)(7) and 31 C.F.R. § 1010.970 to U.S. financial institutions covered by 31 C.F.R. § 1010.651 (FinCEN’s rule…

Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Provision of Banking Services to Money Services Businesses 31 CFR Part 103 (RIN 1506-AA85 - 71 FR 12308 - 12310)
Anti-Money Laundering Programs; Special Due Diligence Programs for Certain Foreign Accounts (67 FR 48347)
Treasury Notes Blog: Culture of Compliance and Casinos

Two years ago, FinCEN issued an Advisory to U.S. Financial Institutions on Promoting a Culture of Compliance. Many financial institutions have taken positive steps to improve their compliance culture, but there is more to be done. Acting Director Jamal…

FinCEN Fines Cantor Gaming $12 Million for Egregious and Systemic Violations of Anti-Money Laundering Rules

WASHINGTON, DC – FinCEN today assessed a civil money penalty of $12 million against CG Technology, L.P., doing business as Cantor Gaming, for egregious and systemic…

In the Matter of CG Technology, L.P. f/k/a Cantor G&W (Nevada), L.P. d/b/a Cantor Gaming