Cryptocurrencies and Exchanges Will Face Increased Regulatory Focus
Whatever the specifics, we can be certain that every business that deals with virtual currencies will be affected as well.
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Five BSA Hot Topics for 2021
Moving from a ‘check the box’ mentality to a system that better protects consumers and banks.
ABA Analyzes FinCEN’s National Anti-Money Laundering Priorities
ABA issued a members-only staff analysis of the government-wide policy priorities for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network released June 30.
FinCEN Signals It Will Move ahead With No-Action Letter Rulemaking
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network today signaled that it intends to move ahead with a rulemaking to establish a no-action letter process.
FinCEN Issues National Anti-Money Laundering Priorities
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network today issued government-wide priorities for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism policy.
FinCEN Recognizes Law Enforcement Successes Resulting from BSA Reporting
At its annual Law Enforcement Awards ceremony, held virtually today, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network recognized several state and federal law enforcement agencies for their work using information reported by financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act in its criminal investigations.
Agencies Update Regulatory Agendas
Federal agencies on Friday announced updates to their rulemaking agendas. Items on the agendas and…
Yellen: Funding Needed for FinCEN’s Beneficial Ownership Database, CDFIs
Ahead of the release of the president’s budget tomorrow, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told House appropriators that funding is needed for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to build its beneficial ownership database—something ABA has long advocated for.
ABA Recommends Standards for FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Registry
As the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network prepares to create a new beneficial ownership registry, ABA made several recommendations that should guide the agency as it develops the database—including that FinCEN ensure usability and ease of access for reporting companies, law enforcement and financial institutions.
FinCEN Outlines Upcoming Work on Corporate Transparency Act
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Director of the Office of Regulatory Policy Barry Emmert today previewed the implementation process for the Corporate Transparency Act, an ABA-backed bill that was included in a broader package of Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering reforms that Congress passed in December.