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Anti-Money Laundering National Defense Authorization Act

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Triggers That Require Reporting Companies to File Updated Beneficial Ownership Interest Reports

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On January 1, 2024, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and its annual National Defense Authorization Act....more

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Foreign Extortion Prevention Act Criminalizes Demand-Side Bribery

On December 22, 2023, President Biden signed into law the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) as part of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. FEPA criminalizes demand-side bribery by foreign officials...more

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FinCEN’s Final Regulations to Implement the Corporate Transparency Act

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Pursuant to the adoption of comprehensive revisions to the U.S. anti-money laundering statutes as part of the Defense Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Defense Act”), on September 30, 2022, the Financial Crimes Enforcement...more

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Tango Your Way to Government Compliance: The Corporate Transparency Act

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Why might a 255 foot yacht named “Tango” anchored in Mallorca make your life more complicated? Because its owner, Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg, had been sanctioned by the U.S. in 2018 for “contributing to the situation...more

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The Corporate Transparency Act: An Overview

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA” or “Act”), enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, marks a significant shift in the regulatory framework for businesses in the United States....more

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The Corporate Transparency Act takes Effect Monday, January 1, 2024

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The Corporate Transparency Act takes effect Monday, January 1, 2024. What are the primary goals of the Corporate Transparency Act? Who is required to comply with the information disclosures within this important new law and...more

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Wealth Management Update - December 2023

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Shining a Light on the Corporate Transparency Act: FinCEN’s Rules for Beneficial Ownership Reporting - On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) as part of the Anti-Money Laundering...more

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Overview of New Reporting Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act

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What is the Corporate Transparency Act- The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, which is part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA), established the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)....more

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The Corporate Transparency Act to Take Effect: What Business Owners Need to Know

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U.S. companies will soon face new reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The new law will require entities identified as reporting companies to provide information about their beneficial owners....more

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FinCEN Proposes Extension of Deadline for New Company Corporate Transparency Act Reporting

Recognizing challenges with CTA compliance, on September 28, 2023, FinCEN recently proposed a rule (Proposed Rule) that would temporarily extend the time allowed for new companies to file reports. The Proposed Rule followed a...more

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The Corporate Transparency Act (Part 4): Beneficial Owners and Company Applicants Defined Under the CTA

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On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and its annual National Defense Authorization Act. The new legislation requires certain entities...more

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The Corporate Transparency Act (Part 3): Reporting Requirements

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On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and its annual National Defense Authorization Act. The new legislation requires certain entities...more

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The Corporate Transparency Act (Part 2): Exemptions from the Reporting Requirements

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On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and its annual National Defense Authorization Act. The new legislation requires certain entities...more

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Bipartisan group of Senators re-introduce Digital Asset Money Laundering Act

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On July 28th, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), reintroduced the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act (the “Act”), legislation aimed at closing...more

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Bipartisan Bill Would Require Federal Regulators to Create “Risk-Focused Examination and Review” Processes for Cryptocurrency...

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On July 13, U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that seeks to examine the...more

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Federal Government to Create Massive New Database

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Will you be required to submit an image of your driver’s license or passport for filing with the federal government? You will if you are involved in the ownership or operation of a business....more

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Luetkemeyer accuses DOJ of incomplete BSA/AML data

On February 1, Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking for an explanation as to why the DOJ has not complied with a provision in the 2021 National Defense...more

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In the First Use of Its Section 9714 Powers, the U.S. Treasury Designated Bitzlato as a Russian-Linked Primary Money Laundering...

On January 17, 2023, U.S. law enforcement authorities in Miami arrested Anatoly Legkodymov, a Russian national and the founder and majority owner of Hong Kong-based virtual currency exchange Bitzlato Ltd., on charges of money...more

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The Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act: Justice for Whistleblowers; No Peace for Russian Oligarchs

A two-year campaign to create an effective law incentivizing whistleblowers to report money laundering and sanctions busting has ended with a stunning and surprise victory for whistleblowers. It started in December 2020 when...more

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FinCEN Issues Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Reporting Under the CTA

On September 29, 2022, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a long-awaited final rule implementing the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements of the...more

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FinCEN Issues Final Rule for Beneficial Ownership Regulations

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Implementation of Beneficial Ownership Reporting Obligations; Expanded CDD Rule Forthcoming On September 29, 2022, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a final rule...more

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FinCEN Adopts Final Regulations Under ‎Corporate Transparency Act

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Final regulations were adopted on September 29, 2022 by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) of the U.S. Department of Treasury (the “Beneficial Ownership Rule” or the “Rule”) under the Corporate Transparency...more

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Responding to the Increased Global Risk of Financial Crimes

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Ankura's Nova O sits down with Mark McGrath, Ayana Murphy, and Elif Cinar to discuss the current anti-money laundering (AML) landscape in the latest Q&A with our Ankura experts. Learn more about responding to the increased...more

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U.S. currently poised to drastically expand AML Requirements for “gatekeepers"

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On July 14 2022, when the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (H.R. 7900), it included an amendment (Sec. 5401) that would drastically expand U.S. anti-money laundering (AML)...more

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U.S. House Increases FinCEN’s Funding by Over 30%

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Earlier this year, U.S. President Joe Biden requested an increase in spending for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) to $210 million. Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives (the “House”) passed a bill...more

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