Important Information for Precious Metals/Jewelry

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REMINDER: As of April 1, 2013, financial institutions must use the new FinCEN reports, which are available only electronically through the BSA E-Filing System. FinCEN is no longer accepting legacy reports. For more information, click here.

The transfer and reorganization of the BSA regulations from 31 CFR Part 103 to 31 CFR Chapter X has not altered the legal effect of any regulatory obligation nor has it imposed any new regulatory obligations on financial institutions. This includes the legal effect of FinCEN'sinterim final rule for dealers of precious metals, stones, or jewels, as further clarified byFinCEN Ruling 2006-001.

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FinCEN Issues Advisory on Elder Financial Exploitation
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No-Action Letter Process
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FinCEN Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for No-Action Letter Process
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FinCEN Issues Advisory on Kleptocracy and Foreign Public Corruption
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FinCEN Announces Actions to Support REPO Multilateral Task Force and Ongoing U.S. Government Efforts to Combat Foreign Government Corruption
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FinCEN Alert on Real Estate, Luxury Goods, and Other High-Value Assets Involving Russian Elites, Oligarchs, and their Family Members
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Financial Action Task Force Identifies Jurisdictions with Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Counter-Proliferation Deficiencies
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FinCEN Advises Increased Vigilance for Potential Russian Sanctions Evasion Attempts
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FinCEN Provides Financial Institutions with Red Flags on Potential Russian Sanctions Evasion Attempts
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Pilot Program on Sharing of Suspicious Activity Reports and Related Information with Foreign Branches, Subsidiaries, and Affiliates