Tag: FinCEN
Banks gain flexibility on TIN collection
Banks in the US will benefit from greater flexibility in collecting Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs) under new Customer Identification Program (CIP) rules from FinCEN, the OCC and the FDIC.
Prioritising AML alerts: From backlog to risk-based review
AML compliance teams are facing growing challenges in how they handle backlogs of alerts. Traditionally, banks and financial institutions have approached these backlogs by...
Full-stack AML compliance: How RIAs can prepare for FinCEN’s 2026 rule
With FinCEN’s final rule extending BSA obligations to RIAs and ERAs from January 1, 2026, the investment advisory landscape is entering a new era...
The essential guide to AML compliance for RIAs in 2026
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has recently issued a pivotal final rule that mandates registered investment advisers (RIAs) and exempt reporting advisers (ERAs) to establish comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) frameworks under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
How to safeguard against fraud and enhance trust in the USA
In the US, KYB is not just a regulatory requirement but a fundamental practice critical for maintaining the integrity of financial operations and fostering trust within the business ecosystem.
Navigating the evolving landscape of sanctions and compliance
In recent years, the international community has intensified sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with the European Union, UK, US, and other G7 countries expanding multilateral sanctions.
The future of AML: why compliance-first AI is the key to...
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform financial crime compliance, a new industry benchmark is emerging: compliance-first AI.
In a landscape where balancing cutting-edge technology...
Navigating the impact of CTA uncertainty on financial crime enforcement
On December 3, 2024, the enforcement of the CTA was halted by a nationwide preliminary injunction, casting doubt over its future implementation. According to Moody's,...
Navigating the AML landscape: Essential steps for RIAs and ERAs in...
For RIAs and ERAs, the dawn of a new year presents not just opportunities but significant regulatory responsibilities. With the introduction of FinCEN's AML...
FinCEN issues alert on deepfake fraud schemes targeting financial institutions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a critical alert to assist financial institutions in identifying and addressing fraud schemes involving deepfake media created with generative AI (GenAI) tools.










