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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury charged with detecting and combatting illegal activity within the financial system. FinCEN detects evidence of money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes by collecting, monitoring, and analyzing financial transaction data. Such data is disseminated to both domestic and international law enforcement agencies. less -

Syria Sanctions Eased: What is the Impact on Your Business?

BakerHostetler on 6/2/2025

On May 23, 2025, the United States formally eased its economic sanctions on Syria. This action authorizes a significant number of transactions that previously would have violated U.S. sanctions. ...more

First Ever Targeted Guidance On Financial Institutions’ Compliance With Export Administration Regulations

K2 Integrity on 10/22/2024

On 9 October 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published its first ever unilateral guidance specifically addressed to financial institutions (FIs). The Guidance to Financial...more

FinCEN Analysis Reveals Patterns and Trends in Suspected Evasion of Russia-Related Export Controls

Ballard Spahr LLP on 9/18/2023

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a joint alert and a supplemental alert (the...more

DOJ, BIS, and OFAC Issue Tri-Seal Compliance Note Regarding Self-Disclosure of Potential Sanctions Violations

Foley Hoag LLP on 8/3/2023

On July 26, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) National Security Division (“NSD”), the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”), and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of...more

Sanctions Against Russia: Understanding the Evolving Picture and How to Respond

K2 Integrity on 5/9/2022

...Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces on February 24, the United States (U.S.), United Kingdom (UK), and the European Union (EU) have led a global sanctions campaign against Russia that has been...more

Financial Crime Horizon Scanner: 2022 - Q1 (US)

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 5/2/2022

Our quarterly Financial Crime Horizon Scanner for the US summarizes key financial crime related legal and regulatory changes expected over the next 2 years and provides electronic links to key resources. We hope that you...more

Trade Matters - November 2021

Lowenstein Sandler LLP on 11/3/2021

1. New Cybersecurity Export Controls From BIS Go Into Effect in January - The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has released an interim final rule establishing new export controls on certain cybersecurity items and...more

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