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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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The BSA’s Expansion & How Investment Advisers Can Leverage Existing AML Compliance Programs in the Cayman Islands To Comply With...

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On Aug. 28, 2024, the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule (the Final Rule) extending the scope of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and its amendments by requiring certain...more

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UK Cross-Government Review of Sanctions: Welcome but Unambitious Recommendations for Sanctions Enforcement

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On 15 May 2025, the UK Government published the conclusions of its cross-government review of UK sanctions implementation and enforcement (the Review)....more

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US Taxpayers and Expatriates May Need to File Offshore Disclosures and FBARs

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How many U.S. taxpayers and expatriates may need to file offshore disclosures and FBARs with the IRS? Should those who have not yet filed a disclosure application utilize the VDP (Voluntary Disclosure Program) or a...more

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Recent SEC AML Enforcement Actions’ Impact on Compliance Efforts in the Cannabis Sector

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Investing in the cannabis industry is not without its risks, given the evolving regulatory landscape and the varying state and federal statuses of the product itself. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has...more

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Senators oppose FinCEN’s Interim Final Rule on the Corporate Transparency Act

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On May 27, 2025, Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Charles E. Grassley (R-IA) submitted a comment to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing strong opposition to the Financial Crime Enforcement Network’s Interim...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Recent Enforcement Actions a Reminder of the Importance of BSA Compliance for Nevada Casinos

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Following a multiyear lull, the Nevada gaming industry has recently experienced a flurry of federal and state regulatory actions related to the enforcement of the Bank Secrecy Act. Just the past several months alone have seen...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Will There Be Light? FinCEN’s New Reporting Rule Faces Legal Challenge

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The U.S. real estate market has long been a cornerstone of the American dream—a path to stability, investment, and generational wealth. But at the margins, that same market has also provided an opportunity for illicit actors...more

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Tax Developments for US Expatriates

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There have been many recent tax developments for U.S. expatriates. It is essential for U.S. citizens residing outside the United States and those considering an expat life to understand their responsibilities as U.S....more

Akerman LLP

Bringing Money Into the U.S.: Declare It or Risk Serious Consequences

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Bringing money, whether cash or other forms, into or out of the United States is generally legal, no matter the amount. However, the U.S. government requires you to report large sums....more

Ankura

Exam Time: Understanding Exam Ratings

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It is inevitable that your Money Service Business (MSB) will eventually receive a much-anticipated (or in some instances, much-dreaded) Exam Engagement letter from one or more states. MSBs licensed in 40 or more states meet...more

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Understanding FinCEN’s New AML/CFT Rule for Investment Advisers

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What You Need to Know Before January 1, 2026 - Certain registered investment advisers (RIAs) and Exempt Reporting Advisors (ERAs) will face new federal compliance and filing requirements in the new year. Starting January 1,...more

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10 Important Facts About FinCEN’s Whistleblower Program

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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is one of a handful of federal authorities that have adopted whistleblower programs focused on facilitating enforcement in hard-to-target areas. While FinCEN focuses its...more

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FinCEN's New Reporting Requirements for Nonfinanced Residential Real Estate Transactions

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Effective 1 December 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will implement comprehensive nationwide regulations aimed at increasing transparency and combating money laundering in the United States residential...more

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The Ironic Impact of FinCEN’s New CTA Regulations on New York’s LLC Transparency Act

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The NYS LLC Transparency Act (the “New York Act”) became law in January 2024 and takes effect on January 1, 2026. When in effect, it would require limited liability companies formed or qualified to do business in New York to...more

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SEC Outlines Disclosure Expectations for Offerings and Registrations of Securities in Crypto Asset Markets

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On April 10, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance (the Division) released a statement providing its views on disclosure requirements for Offerings and Registrations of Securities in the Crypto Asset Markets....more

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Practical Implications of the Interim Final Rule for BOI Reporting Under the CTA

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As we previously discussed, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published an interim final rule (IFR) on March 26 that narrowed the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the...more

IR Global

Understanding FinCEN’s Southwest Border Geographic Targeting Order for Money Service Businesses

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On March 11, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Southwest Border Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) aimed at Money Service Businesses (MSBs)[1]. This order is designed to enhance the monitoring and...more

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SEC Staff Publishes Observations on Crypto Issuer Disclosures

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On April 10, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Division of Corporation Finance (the Staff) published a Statement on Offerings and Registrations of Securities in the Crypto Asset Markets (the Statement)....more

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CTA Deadline Approaching for Foreign Reporting Companies

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was adopted by Congress in January 2021 and became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA and the initial regulations implementing it, “reporting companies” (corporations, LLCs,...more

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Changes to The Corporate Transparency Act Bring Major Shift to U.S. Reporting Requirements

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Domestic Entities No Longer Required to Disclose Beneficial Ownership Information - The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued an interim final rule on March 21, 2025 (effective...more

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New Reporting Requirement for Certain Residential Real Estate Transfers

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Effective December 1, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will implement new rules for non-financed residential real estate transfers. The purpose of the rule is to increase...more

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FinCEN Interim Final Rule Signals End of Domestic Entities’ CTA Reporting Obligations

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After almost 18 months of uncertainty and confusion with respect to the implementation and enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), on Friday, March 21, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Out with a Whimper: FinCEN Issues Interim Final Rule on Corporate Transparency Act, Narrows BOI Reporting Requirements

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On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced an interim final rule, which was officially published in the Federal Register on March 26, 2025, removing the requirement for U.S. companies and...more

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The (Almost) End of the Corporate Transparency Act

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In a whirlwind attempt to follow the roller coaster actions in the courts, the U.S. Congress, and FinCEN’s administrative efforts, Snell & Wilmer has worked to keep clients updated with the drama-filled developments of the...more

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FinCEN’s New Interim Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

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On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced significant changes to the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) requirements (Department of the Treasury, 2025). This new interim...more

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