July 25, 2005 News Archive

Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Interagency Outreach The federal banking and thrift agencies, along with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), have announced registration details for upcoming outreach events related to the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Examination Manual that was released on June 30.

The half-day outreach meeting for the Chicago region is scheduled for August 19, 2005, and banking organizations are encouraged to participate in this voluntary session. Registration must be completed online. If you experience any difficulty with the registration process, please contact Tom Naughton at 312-322-8294.

During this meeting, the BSA/AML Examination Manual will be discussed and examination expectations will be provided. There will also be an opportunity to provide feedback, ask questions, and address implementation issues. (PDF)

OFAC Updates List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has added one entry to its list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists and Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.