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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury charged with detecting and combatting illegal activity within the financial system. FinCEN detects evidence of... more +
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury charged with detecting and combatting illegal activity within the financial system. FinCEN detects evidence of money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes by collecting, monitoring, and analyzing financial transaction data. Such data is disseminated to both domestic and international law enforcement agencies. less -
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Can a Failed Privacy Program Lead to Fentanyl Trafficking or OFAC Violations?

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In July 2024, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Treasury’s Financial Crime Enforcement Network and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released a joint notice discussing how Mexican-based Transnational...more

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What You Need To Know about FinCEN’s Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule

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On September 30, 2022, FinCEN published the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) Reporting Rule (the Rule), which implements reporting requirements regarding Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) under the Corporate...more

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What Small Businesses Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act

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If you are operating a small business and have not educated yourself about the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) requirements that became effective on January 1, 2024, now would be a good time to pay attention. Knowing the...more

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“Decentralized Finance (DeFi),” Fintech, Regtech, and the Financial Services Industry (Ch. 8A)

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Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is an umbrella term used to describe financial services provided outside of the traditional markets, that rely on blockchain technologies to create innovative products instead of relying on...more

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Corporate Transparency Act: What to Know

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) introduces beneficial ownership reporting requirements effective January 1, 2024, for new and existing companies. Below is an overview of the new reporting obligations imposed by the CTA....more

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Continuing Reporting Obligations Under the Corporate Transparency Act: You're Never Done

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Most smaller businesses newly formed or registered to do business in the United States will soon be required to file their initial beneficial ownership report with the federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN),...more

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Treasury Doubles Up Enforcement Efforts Against Noncompliant Crypto Platforms

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​​​​​​​The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced yesterday that they had reached settlements for over $24 million and $29 million,...more

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FinCEN’s Highly Anticipated Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule Under CTA Effective January 1, 2024

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued its highly anticipated final rule implementing the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements of the Corporate...more

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Cryptocurrency and OFAC: Beware of the Sanctions Risks

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A recent federal criminal action shows the depth of the U.S. government’s concern about the use of cryptocurrency (or virtual currency) to violate economic sanctions laws and the lengths to which it will go to charge such...more

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Red Notice Newsletter - Spanish

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ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - DOJ Files Superseding Indictment in Haitian Port Corruption Plot - On October 30, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a superseding indictment in the District of Massachusetts...more

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Red Notice Newsletter - Russian

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ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - DOJ Files Superseding Indictment in Haitian Port Corruption Plot - On October 30, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a superseding indictment in the District of Massachusetts...more

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Red Notice Newsletter - Chinese

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ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - DOJ Files Superseding Indictment in Haitian Port Corruption Plot - On October 30, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a superseding indictment in the District of Massachusetts...more

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Red Notice Newsletter - October 2018

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ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - DOJ Files Superseding Indictment in Haitian Port Corruption Plot - On October 30, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a superseding indictment in the District of Massachusetts...more

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FinCEN Issues Advisory on FATF-Identified Jurisdictions with AML/CFT Deficiencies

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On March 21, 2016, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an Advisory (FIN-2016-A002) on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-identified jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering...more

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FinCEN Updates List of Jurisdictions with AML/CFT Deficiencies

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On November 12, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advisory announcing that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has updated its list of jurisdictions that have strategic deficiencies in their...more

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