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In the Matter of BankAtlantic
Frequently Asked Question Customer Identification Program Responsibilities under the Agency Lending Disclosure Initiative

Please note: During the process of developing this guidance, the federal banking agencies were also consulted. Banks that borrow securities through an agent lender in the manner described below may rely on this guidance in implementing their customer identification programs.

In the Matter of the New York Branch of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company
Report of International Transportation of Currency of Monetary Instruments - FinCEN Form 105 (71 FR 19923 - 19924)
Proposed Collection: Report of International Transportation of Currency of Monetary Instruments FinCEN Form 105
Guidance to Financial Institutions on the Provision of Financial Services to Belarusian Senior Regime Elements Engaged in Illicit Activities

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is issuing this advisory to U.S. financial institutions so that they may guard against a potential money laundering threat involving Belarusian government senior regime elements (including senior executives in state-owned enterprises), acting individually…

Frequently Asked Questions Businesses Cashing Their Own Checks

1. If a business only cashes its own employees’ payroll checks, is it a money services business?

As a service to its employees, Business A cashes employee payroll checks issued to the employees by Business A. It does not cash any other checks. These checks may be cashed…

Special Due Diligence Programs for Certain Foreign Accounts 31 CFR Part 103
In the Matter of the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma and Edward E. Street
A Cash Wager on Table Game Play Represents a "Bet of Currency"

Dear [ ]:
I am writing in response to your letter of November 18, 2004 to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network requesting, on behalf of the [Regulatory Office], an administrative ruling that interprets the Bank Secrecy Act requirement to report casino currency transactions in excess of $…