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Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto LLP

FinCEN Issues Final Rule: Implications for Real Estate Money Laundering

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau within the United States Department of Treasury, has issued a new investment advisor rule to protect residential real estate from illicit finance, such as money...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

FinCEN’s Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers

To crack down on money-laundering in the U.S. residential real estate market, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) has proposed new reporting requirements for certain real estate transactions. Specifically, the...more

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FinCEN Renews Real Estate GTOs

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As expected, on May 8, 2020, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) reissued its Geographic Targeting Orders (“GTOs”) requiring U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons behind legal entities...more

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Treasury Report Targets Money Laundering Risks in Real Estate and Gatekeeper Professions

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In its 2020 National Strategy for Combating Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing (“2020 Strategy”), the U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) has laid out its AML and money laundering enforcement priorities. Last week, we...more

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FinCEN Renews Real Estate GTOs: Expanded Geographic Coverage and Reduced Monetary Thresholds

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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FINCEN”) announced on November 15 that it has renewed and revised its Geographic Targeting Orders (“GTOs”) that require U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons...more

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Did you know that GTO’s have a $300,000 Threshold?

A GTO is a Geographic Targeting Order issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the Bank secrecy Act (BSA) for a specific geographic area. ...more

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FinCEN Renewal of GTOs for High-End Cash Buyers in Six Markets

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FinCEN announced today that it is renewing the existing Geographical Targeting Orders (GTOs) issued in July 2016 that require all title insurance companies to identify and report on the natural persons behind shell companies...more

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FinCEN Expands Targeting of High-End Cash Real Estate Transactions

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FinCEN has announced a major expansion and extension of its geographic targeting orders (GTOs) aimed at high-end cash buyers of real estate. This action reflects FinCEN’s continued efforts to prevent money laundering through...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

FinCEN Tightens the Screws on Money Launderers with Additional Scrutiny of High-Value Residential Real Estate Transactions

Choice real estate markets such as New York, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and San Antonio may offer enticing amenities like buzzing nightlife or sunny beaches, but thanks to the Financial Crimes Enforcement...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Are You Within Reach of Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement? The Tentacles of Money Laundering Schemes Affect Real Estate Investors...

The U.S. Treasury Department has signaled the latest focus of its enforcement: real estate ventures with ties to money laundering schemes. Individual real estate investors and companies involved in luxury real estate, real...more

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