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FinCEN Targets Three Mexico-Based Financial Institutions with Sanctions Under New Authority to Address Money Laundering Associated...

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 7/8/2025

On June 25, 2025, FinCEN issued its first orders under the 2024 FEND Off Fentanyl Act (FOFA), imposing special measures against three Mexican financial firms—CIBanco S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple (CIBanco), Intercam...more

A Preview of SEC, CFTC, AML, Sanctions and CFIUS Enforcement Priorities Under the Second Trump Administration

Foley Hoag LLP - White Collar Law &... on 11/12/2024

As the incoming Trump administration prepares to take office, businesses and investors can expect significant shifts in the enforcement priorities of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures...more

Private Company Report: Third Quarter 2024

Paul Hastings LLP on 10/24/2024

This edition of the Private Company Report highlights critical updates and regulatory changes affecting private companies, including the new beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act,...more

Daily Financial Regulation Update -- Friday August 16

Paul Hastings LLP on 8/19/2024

August 15, 2024- The U.S. Department of the Treasury updated the CFIUS website to share more details and guidance with the public and the investing community about how CFIUS approaches compliance and enforcement, as well...more

The Corporate Transparency Act: Treasury’s New Back Door for Finding CFIUS Non-Notified Transactions

Torres Trade Law, PLLC on 7/31/2024

Much has been written about the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which was enacted on January 1, 2021, and went into effect on January 1, 2024. Briefly, the CTA requires “reporting companies” to disclose beneficial...more

FinCEN Seeks To Expand Reach of the BSA and Modernize Customer Identification Regulations

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/30/2024

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has recently taken steps to expand the reach of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and related customer identification regulations. These steps build on...more

FinCEN’s Proposed Rule to Regulate Investment Advisers: The Questions Industry Should Be Following

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 3/15/2024

FinCEN is focused on customer due diligence, and both the 2024 Investment Adviser Risk Assessment and proposed rule indicate that investment advisers will be expected to assess customer identity, business model, and sources...more

The Federal Corporate Transparency Act Through the Lens of Private Equity: Unique Challenges Await

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 10/25/2023

With a stated goal of enhancing transparency of business ownership, the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) mandates various types of businesses – such as corporations, limited liability companies, and limited...more

Unveiling the Federal Corporate Transparency Act: Requirements, Compliance, and Implications

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 10/12/2023

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a federal law that will require various types of businesses – such as corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships operating in the United States – to begin to...more

Cryptocurrency: Legal Developments and Outlook

King & Spalding on 9/25/2023

Federal and state regulators have taken an increased interest in regulating cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and the larger blockchain ecosystem. This landscape is opaque and rapidly evolving, and many industry participants...more

Federal Agencies Highlight Benefits of Self-Disclosure, Emphasize Enforcement of Trade Violations in Tri-Seal Compliance Note

Jones Day on 8/22/2023

In a coordinated announcement, federal agencies stress the benefits of voluntarily disclosing potential trade violations while emphasizing increased enforcement....more

In Coordinated Action, US Authorities Increase Russia-Related Restrictions and Warn About Evasion Risks

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 6/6/2023

Through a series of coordinated actions in May 2023, the United States launched a whole-of-government effort to expand and strengthen enforcement of its sanctions campaign against Russia as the conflict in Ukraine continues...more

Recent FinCEN UBO Regulations May Inform Compliance Requirements for Trade-Related Agencies

Morgan Lewis - All Things FinReg on 10/11/2022

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the US Department of the Treasury issued a final rule on September 29, 2022, implementing the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership information...more

Identify and Report “Control” Investors: The Corporate Transparency Act of 2020

Sullivan & Worcester on 1/15/2021

We write to advise you of important legislation just enacted in the United States and proposed legislation in the United Kingdom. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA) was recently passed by...more

Red Notice Newsletter - Spanish

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 11/20/2018

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - DOJ Files Superseding Indictment in Haitian Port Corruption Plot - On October 30, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a superseding indictment in the District of Massachusetts...more

Red Notice Newsletter - Russian

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 11/20/2018

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - DOJ Files Superseding Indictment in Haitian Port Corruption Plot - On October 30, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a superseding indictment in the District of Massachusetts...more

Red Notice Newsletter - Chinese

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 11/20/2018

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - DOJ Files Superseding Indictment in Haitian Port Corruption Plot - On October 30, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a superseding indictment in the District of Massachusetts...more

Red Notice Newsletter - October 2018

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 11/5/2018

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - DOJ Files Superseding Indictment in Haitian Port Corruption Plot - On October 30, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a superseding indictment in the District of Massachusetts...more

Red Notice Newsletter - Russian

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 2/13/2018

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. Fined $29 Million - On January 17, 2018, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board assessed Taiwan based bank Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. a...more

Red Notice Newsletter - Chinese

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 2/13/2018

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. Fined $29 Million - On January 17, 2018, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board assessed Taiwan based bank Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. a...more

Red Notice Newsletter - January 2018

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 2/5/2018

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. Fined $29 Million - On January 17, 2018, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board assessed Taiwan based bank Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd....more

Red Notice Newsletter - March 2017

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 4/4/2017

Anticorruption Developments - SEC Chairman Nominee Jay Clayton Receives Confirmation Hearing - On March 23, 2017, SEC Chairman Nominee Jay Clayton testified before the Senate Banking Committee at his confirmation...more

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