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| Enforcement Action
In the Matter of BankAtlantic
| Guidance
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. Guidance from the…
| Enforcement Action
In the Matter of the New York Branch of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company
| Federal Register Notice
Report of International Transportation of Currency of Monetary Instruments - FinCEN Form 105 (71 FR 19923 - 19924)
| Federal Register Notice
Proposed Collection: Report of International Transportation of Currency of Monetary Instruments FinCEN Form 105
| Guidance
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 or…
| Guidance
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 in amounts exceeding $1,000…
| Federal Register Notice
Special Due Diligence Programs for Certain Foreign Accounts 31 CFR Part 103
| Enforcement Action
In the Matter of the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma and Edward E. Street
| News
FinCEN Assesses $2.5 Million in Civil Money Penalties Against Edward E. Street and the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced today that Edward E. Street and the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma consented to the assessment of civil money penalties, in the amounts of $1.5 million and $1 million, respectively. The actions represent the first enforcement actions against an…