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FinCEN’s Final Regulations to Implement the Corporate Transparency Act

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Pursuant to the adoption of comprehensive revisions to the U.S. anti-money laundering statutes as part of the Defense Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Defense Act”), on September 30, 2022, the Financial Crimes Enforcement...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Wealth Management Update - December 2023

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Shining a Light on the Corporate Transparency Act: FinCEN’s Rules for Beneficial Ownership Reporting - On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) as part of the Anti-Money Laundering...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FinCEN Issues Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Reporting Under the CTA

On September 29, 2022, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a long-awaited final rule implementing the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements of the...more

Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph

FinCEN Issues Final Rule for Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act

On September 29, 2022, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) promulgated its much-anticipated Final Rule implementing the beneficial ownership reporting scheme mandated by the Corporate Transparency Act....more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Closing the Gate—House Adopts ENABLERS Act Amendment to 2023 NDAA

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Amendment Focuses on Professional “Gatekeepers” – Lawyers, Accountants, Payment Processors, and Those Providing Corporate Formation and Trust Services - On July 13, 2022, the House of Representatives (the “House”) adopted...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

The Corporate Transparency Act: FinCEN to Collect Beneficial Ownership Information

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was enacted as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020. The purpose of the CTA is to deter anonymous owners of corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities from...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FinCEN Commences Rulemaking Process To Implement New Beneficial Ownership Requirements

On April 1, 2021, the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit public comments on the implementation of the Corporate...more

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Corporate Transparency Act – Your Beneficial Entity Ownership Disclosure Is Now Required

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Executive Summary - The U.S. Congress recently passed the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) as part of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. The CTA requires certain corporations, limited liability companies and...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

How will the AML Act of 2020 (the “Act”) Required Examiner Training Impact your Financial Institution?

Section 6307 of the Act requires annual Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism training for Examiners.  The training is to be done in consultation with FinCEN and all levels of law enforcement,...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

La Ley Contra el Lavado de Dinero del 2020 Puede Cambiar las Reglas del Juego para los Profesionales del Cumplimiento

El 2 de diciembre del 2020, la Cámara de Representantes de los EE. UU. aprobó la “Ley de Autorización de Defensa Nacional William M. (Mac) Thornberry para el año fiscal 2021“. La Ley incluye la DIVISIÓN F (ANTI-LAVADO DE...more

Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Game Changer: A series on the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020.

Part II: The Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Requirements - On January 1, 2021, Congress overrode President Trump’s veto and passed the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (“AMLA”). The...more

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Congress Enacts Significant Changes to the U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Regime

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The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AML Act), enacted on January 1, 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year of 2021 (NDAA), makes several significant changes to U.S. anti-money laundering...more

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A “Clean” Start to 2021: Changes to Federal Anti-Money Laundering Laws

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In a surprise bout of bipartisanship, and overriding a presidential veto, both chambers of Congress signaled a new priority for 2021—the strengthening of federal anti-money laundering provisions, albeit by an unexpected...more

WilmerHale

2021 AML Trends and Developments

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Anti-money laundering (“AML”) issues have been a focus of regulators and law enforcement for the past decade and will likely continue to be a priority issue area for the Biden Administration. The AML landscape is shifting...more

K2 Integrity

New U.S. Law’s Impacts on Non-U.S. Financial Institutions

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The U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AML Act) became law on January 1 when the United States Congress passed the broader National Defense Authorization Act for 2021 over a presidential veto. Although it is a U.S. law,...more

Foley Hoag LLP

The Corporate Transparency Act: What We Know, What We Don’t, and What to do Next

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On January 1, 2021, Congress overrode President Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (the "NDAA"), enacting the legislation into law. The NDAA includes the Corporate Transparency Act...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

“Modernized” and “Improved” Systems and Processes: How the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 Changes the Landscape for Government...

With bipartisan support and overriding (for the first and only time during the Trump presidency) a presidential veto, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) on January 1, 2021.1  As part of the NDAA,...more

BakerHostetler

The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020: What Companies Need to Know

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On January 1, 2021, Congress overrode President Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, an omnibus bill that includes the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (the “AMLA”). The AMLA...more

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Major U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Reforms Become Law

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The Situation: On January 1, 2021, the U.S. Congress enacted the most significant reforms to U.S. anti-money laundering laws in decades. The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 ("AMLA") and the Corporate Transparency Act...more

Blank Rome LLP

Regulators Take Another Stab at Taking a Bite Out of Crime

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In January 2021, after the override of President Trump’s veto, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”). The NDAA includes the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (the “Act”), which contains significant...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Key Provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020

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The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA 2020) became law on Jan. 2, 2020, when Congress overrode President Donald Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act. AMLA 2020 is the most consequential anti-money...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Top 5 Changes To Anti-Money Laundering Requirements

On January 1, 2021, the National Defense Authorization Act became law after Congress overrode the President’s veto. As highlighted below, Congress enacted a variety of key provisions that create significant and sweeping...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Congress passes the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, amending and modernizing the Bank Secrecy Act

On January 1, 2021, the US Senate voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA). As part of the NDAA, the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020: 5 Key Takeaways

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Expanded compliance obligations will have far-reaching implications for regulated financial institutions and most companies operating in the US. On January 1, 2021, Congress overrode President Trump’s veto and enacted the...more

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Major Changes in AML Compliance and Enforcement: Part 2-Company Formation and Governance

2020 was a most significant year in anti-corruption enforcement; from Airbus to Goldman Sachs and numerous matters in between. Further there were two significant pieces of information from the US government in the form of the...more

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