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Tag Archives: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Deterring Financial Crime with the Bank Secrecy Act
Money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities pose threats to national security and the integrity of the U.S. financial system. The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requires financial institutions—such as banks and money transmitters—to verify customers’ identities and report suspicious … Continue reading
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January 23, 2020
Tagged Anti-money laundering, Bank examination, Bank secrecy, Bank supervision, Compliance oversight, crime, Crime prevention, Electronic funds transfer, FBI, Federal Reserve, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, financial institutions, Financial Markets and Community Investment, financial regulation, financial regulators, Financial services regulation, law enforcement, Michael Clements, money laundering, Regulatory burden, Suspicious activities, Treasury Department, White collar crime
The Risks of Virtual Currencies
In February 2014, the Mt. Gox virtual currency exchange filed for bankruptcy, stating that a security breach resulted in the loss of bitcoins worth more than $460 million at the time. This incident is one of many real-world illustrations of … Continue reading
