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| Enforcement Action
In the Matter of Lady Luck Mississippi, Inc., d/b/a Lady Luck Natchez
| Enforcement Action
In the Matter of Biloxi Casino Corp., d/b/a/ Casino Magic-Biloxi
| Enforcement Action
In the Matter of Gulfside Casino Partnership, d/b/a Copa Casino
| News
SECRETARY RUBIN ANNOUNCES NEW FINCEN DIRECTOR
"Jim Sloan's long and distinguished career with the Secret Service has preparedhim well to lead Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network," Secretary Rubinsaid. "FinCEN serves as a critical link among the law enforcement, financial andregulatory communities and maximizes the information-…
| News
FinCEN Issues Exemption Form for Banks
The Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)announced today that it has developed a "Designation of Exempt Persons"Form to help depository institutions use FinCEN’s new rules to reduce significantlythe burden of large currency transaction reporting. Banks, thrifts…
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Former Chief Compliance Officer Joins FinCEN Staff
The Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced todaythat Christine E. Carnavos, former chief compliance officer of PNC Bank Corp., has joinedits staff as Assistant Director, Office of Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (OCRE).FinCEN is one of the Treasury's…
| Federal Register Notice
Amendment to the Bank Secrecy Act Regulations -- Exemptions from the Requirement To Report Transactions in Currency -- Phase II
| News
FinCEN Further Streamlines Exemption Process
The Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)announced today a final rule that representsthe second part of its effort to significantly reduce the number of times depositoryinstitutions must report large currency transactions. Like an earlier rule aimed at…
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Anti-Money Laundering Proposal for Casinos to be discussed at Regional Meetings
The Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)will hold four regional meetings this summer to provide an opportunity for casino industry representatives and other members of the public to comment on a proposed rule announced inMay which would require casinos and card…
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Suspicious Activity Reporting Regulations Extended to Casinos and Card Clubs
The nation’s casinos and card clubs will be required to report suspicious activityunder a proposed rule issued today by the Department of the Treasury’s FinancialCrimes Enforcement Network. Suspicious activity involves financial transactions which acasino or card club suspects are linked to illegal…