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Tag Archives: money laundering
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
Banking at the Border, Money Laundering, and “Derisking”
Banks are an important line of defense for fighting financial crimes. Banks and other financial institutions are subject to the Bank Secrecy Act, which helps federal law enforcement detect and deter the use of financial institutions for money laundering and … Continue reading
