PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) show that several of the largest global banks moved money on behalf of scores of individuals and enterprises involved in criminal financial activity.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Banks no longer have to submit a suspicious activity report (SAR) just because a business is growing or cultivating hemp. Financial institutions should follow standard SAR procedures and submit a report only if there is questionable behavior.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 4, 2020

In February 2018, FinCEN collaborated with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the U.S. The bank had also neglected to submit suspicious activity reports (SARs) on time. Department of Justice (DOJ) to penalize U.S.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 17, 2024

The bank was ordered to pay the fine to resolve investigations by The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), an independent bureau of the US Department of the Treasury. This includes know your customer (KYC), sanctions, suspicious activity reports (SARs), and transaction monitoring violations.

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APACS Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Financial Crimes 59

Segpay

MARCH 24, 2025

Fraud Prevention & Transaction Monitoring Australia: Real-time monitoring is required, with suspicious matter reports (SMRs) submitted to AUSTRAC. USA: Stricter transaction monitoring, requiring Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to FinCEN and geographical targeting orders (GTOs) for high-risk areas.

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