Tag: Bank Secrecy Act

RIAs face day-one AML scrutiny under new FinCEN rule

Registered investment advisers in the US have officially entered a new regulatory era. FinCEN's landmark anti-money laundering rule came into force on 1 January...

Why FinCEN’s new rule puts manual KYB on notice

On 7 April 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would substantially overhaul anti-money laundering (AML) and...

Who needs AML screening? A compliance guide

AML screening is far from the exclusive domain of large financial institutions. Regulatory obligations stretch across a surprisingly broad range of industries, and the...

How to future-proof AML compliance in 2026

Anti-money laundering compliance is no longer a background regulatory function; it is a frontline risk control that can determine whether a financial institution thrives...

FinCEN delays investment adviser AML rule to 2028

In January 2026, the FinCEN confirmed that the effective date of its long-awaited AML/CFT rule for investment advisers would be pushed back by two...

Ransomware payments surge past $2.1bn, says FinCEN

Ransomware continues to pose a major national security concern, according to new research from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network...

Why CDD and KYC matter for lawyers and gatekeepers

CDD and KYC obligations have become foundational components of compliance for lawyers, accountants, real estate agents and TCSPs. Often referred to as “gatekeeper professions”, these...

BSA and AML compliance: what financial firms need to know

The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), enacted in 1970, remains a cornerstone of the United States’ fight against financial crime. Its purpose is to ensure...

Spotting fraud rings with advanced prevention tools

Fraud rings are becoming a mounting concern for businesses operating in finance, payments, and cryptocurrency. Every day, organised criminals search for ways to exploit...

How AML laws target global human trafficking

Human trafficking and money laundering are two interlinked crimes that together enable vast networks of exploitation. With human trafficking generating billions in illicit revenue...

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