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In prepared remarks today, FinCEN Director Blanco provided important…

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WASHINGTON—Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Kenneth A. Blanco today discussed how information sharing is critical to identifying, reporting, and preventing financial crime.  In his…

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WASHINGTON—In coordination with the Federal Banking Agencies, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued a

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WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today convened a virtual FinCEN Exchange with representatives from financial institutions, technology firms, third-party service providers, and federal government agencies to discuss growing concerns regarding…

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WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced the renewal of its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) that require U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons behind shell companies used in all-cash purchases of…

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Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Kenneth A. Blanco today hosted a virtual ceremony to recognize the recipients of this year’s FinCEN Director’s Law Enforcement Awards.  FinCEN announced this year’s recipients in…

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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Federal Reserve Board today invited comment on a proposed rule that would amend the recordkeeping and travel rule regulations under the Bank Secrecy Act.  FinCEN and the Board, pursuant to their shared authority, are…

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WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has assessed a $60 million civil money penalty against Larry Dean…

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WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is proud to announce that Felicia Swindells will serve as Associate Director of the bureau’s Policy Division.  Ms. Swindells will oversee the development and administration of policy and regulatory…

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WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced Jimmy Kirby was selected as the new Associate Director to head the bureau’s Intelligence Division.  As Associate Director of the Intelligence Division, Mr. Kirby will oversee FinCEN’s…

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury today issued a pair of advisories to assist U.S. individuals and businesses in efforts to combat ransomware scams and attacks, which continue to increase in size and scope. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) advisory, entitled