In its latest effort to combat money laundering within the real estate sector, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) has issued a new Geographic Targeting Order (“GTO”) broadening its scrutiny of shell companies...more
Choice real estate markets such as New York, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and San Antonio may offer enticing amenities like buzzing nightlife or sunny beaches, but thanks to the Financial Crimes Enforcement...more
8/1/2016
/ Banking Sector ,
Beneficial Owner ,
BSA/AML ,
Cash Transactions ,
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) ,
Data Collection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
FinCEN ,
Geographic Targeting Order ,
Money Laundering ,
Real Estate Investments ,
Real Estate Market ,
Title Insurance
On January 13, 2016, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) announced that it had issued a Geographic Targeting Order (“GTO”) which will temporarily require certain title insurance companies to report the...more