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FinCEN’s Final Rule on Anti-Money Laundering for Residential Real Estate Transfers

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On August 29, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a final rule under the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) requiring certain persons involved in real estate closings and settlements to report and maintain...more

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Client Alert: Illuminating the Bank Secrecy Act: Key Takeaways from Recent DOJ Settlements

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The Department of Justice recently announced settlements with two casinos to resolve an investigation into alleged money laundering and violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). The settlements required the casinos to pay a...more

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Understanding the DOJ’s Groundbreaking $4.3B Settlement with Foreign Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance.com

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On November 21, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed its criminal indictment against Binance.com (Binance), the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and its CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao (CZ). The indictment against...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Binance’s Paper Compliance Program Crumples Under OFAC Scrutiny in Largest OFAC Settlement in History

On November 21, 2023, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced its largest settlement in history with the virtual currency exchange Binance. This almost-billion dollar settlement is a part of a larger...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Twinkle-Twinkle Little SAR: SEC & FINRA Settle with Broker-Dealers and Registered Rep

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In a series of settlements announced this year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) penalized several broker-dealers for allegedly failing to file...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Broker Dealer Regulatory Digest - November 2023

Editor's Note - The following newsletter provides a roundup summarizing enforcement actions, guidance, rulemakings, and other public statements taken by a federal and/or state financial services regulatory agency,...more

Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law

CFTC Wades into DeFi Enforcement Again

Last month, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced settled charges against three decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols for various registration and related violations under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA)...more

K2 Integrity

Crypto in a Time of Uncertainty

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On 07 June 2023, K2 Integrity hosted a webinar on the state of cryptocurrency and digital assets in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. A discussion was held with Bryan Stirewalt, senior managing director at K2...more

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US Crypto Exchange Consents to $100M DFS Settlement for AML Compliance Failures

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On January 4, 2023, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) announced that Coinbase, Inc., a major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, will pay a $50 million penalty and invest an additional $50 million in its...more

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New York State Department of Financial Services and Coinbase reach $100 Million Settlement

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The New York State Department of Financial Services ("NYDFS") announced on January 4 that it had reached a $100 million settlement with Coinbase, Inc. ("Coinbase") for failures in its Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money...more

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New York Sends Clear Message Crypto Exchanges and Banks Must Meet AML Obligations

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New York’s Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) recently announced a $100 million settlement with Coinbase, Inc., one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, for Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (“BSA/AML”)...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Key Takeaways From Danske Bank’s Settlement of DOJ and SEC Fraud Charges Over Its Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

On December 13, 2022, Danske Bank A/S, headquartered in Denmark, pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1349) and agreed to forfeit approximately $2.06 billion to resolve an investigation by...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Court Rejected Former Theranos Executive Sunny Balwani's Request For New Trial

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Court Rejected Former Theranos Executive Sunny Balwani’s Request For New Trial - On October 11, 2022, a California federal court rejected former Theranos Chief Operating Officer Sunny Balwani’s request for a new trial,...more

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Investigations Newsletter: DOJ Continues To Prosecute PPP Fraud

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DOJ Continues To Prosecute PPP Fraud - Earlier this week, Ana Soto of Newark, Delaware pled guilty to fraudulently obtaining and spending money received through Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans. Between March...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

Securities America SEC Settlement Raises Prospect Of New Supervisory Standard

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There have been tons of cases where firms got in trouble – in AML trouble, which is one the worst kinds of trouble – for failing to be sufficiently on top of third-party wires, i.e., where a customer wires money not to...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FINRA Settlement Highlights Importance of Anti-Money Laundering Due Diligence and Monitoring

A recent enforcement action offers a glimpse of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (“FINRA”) expectations for firms conducting anti-money laundering (“AML”) due diligence and transaction monitoring. On July 27,...more

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FINRA AML Settlements Drive Home The Point: When It Comes To Supervision, Actions Speak Louder Than Words

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The longer I do this, the more apparent it becomes just how little anything changes. Sure, some things do change, a little. Rule numbers may get updated, as Rule 2310 becomes Rule 2111. Things that once may have been done...more

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Review of Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Policy and Enforcement

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Executive Summary - Developments and Trends in Policy and Enforcement - US Department of the Treasury - The Office of Foreign Assets Control - Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network -...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Cross-Border Investigations Update - December 2016"

This issue of Skadden’s semiannual Cross-Border Investigations Update looks at Brexit’s impact on corporate crime and investigations, the U.S. DOJ’s increased use of forfeiture actions with international implications, current...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"US Enforcement Authorities Tighten Post-Settlement Scrutiny of Financial Institutions"

Last year, financial institutions continued to settle in record numbers with federal and state criminal and civil authorities in areas including benchmark interest rate manipulation, economic sanctions and anti-money...more

BakerHostetler

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 2015 Update

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Despite a decline in enforcement actions by the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), the first half of 2015 has continued to highlight the relevance and ever-evolving effects of the...more

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Financial Services Weekly News Roundup - November 2014 #3

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FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed “Pay-to-Play” Rule - FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 14-50 requesting comment on proposed “pay-to-play” and related rules that would regulate in a manner similar to Rule 206(4)-5 under...more

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Standard Chartered To Pay $300M To Settle AML Charges in New York

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For the second time in two years, Benjamin Lawsky, the Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), has settled another matter with Standard Chartered Bank for alleged “anti-money laundering...more

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