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FinCEN Names Andrea Sharrin Policy Division Associate Director

WASHINGTON, DC – Jennifer Shasky Calvery, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), announced today the selection of Andrea M. Sharrin as Associate Director for its Policy Division. Ms. Sharrin will oversee FinCEN’s regulatory functions and lead the staff that defines the…

Imposition of Special Measure Against FBME Bank Ltd., Formerly Known as the Federal Bank of the Middle East Ltd., as a Financial Institution of Primary Money Laundering Concern.
JENNIFER SHASKY CALVERY, DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK

Good afternoon. Thank you to the American Bankers Association and the American Bar Association for inviting me to join you again this year. I know Acting Under Secretary Adam Szubin just outlined for all of us how we at Treasury are approaching the topic of de-risking, and so I would like to…

FinCEN Issues Assessment after Court Approval of FinCEN’s settlement with Desert Palace, Inc. d/b/a Caesars Palace

On October 19, 2015, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois approved the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN’s) settlement with Desert Palace, Inc. d/b/a Caesars Palace. FinCEN had previously announced the settlement, noting that it was subject to…

Link to Investment Adviser NPRM Public comments in regulations.gov
Link to Investment Adviser NPRM Public comments in regulations.gov
FinCEN Renews Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) Requiring Enhanced Reporting and Recordkeeping for Electronics Exporters Near Miami, Florida

On April 21, 2015, FinCEN issued a GTO that requires enhanced reporting and recordkeeping by electronics exporters located near Miami, Florida. FinCEN is renewing the GTO for an additional 180 days beginning on October 26, 2015.

The renewed Geographic Targeting Order can be found…

JENNIFER SHASKY CALVERY, DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK

Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be joining you for the Predictive Analytics World for Government conference.

I would like to begin today by giving a brief overview of FinCEN and the specialized work we do in the area of financial intelligence. This will set the stage for a discussion…

SAR Stats Issue 2
Lebanese Canadian Bank SAL