Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs NPRM
Summary
FinCEN has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Programs. The proposed rulemaking seeks public comment on potential new or revised requirements for financial institutions' AML/CFT programs. This represents a significant regulatory initiative that may affect compliance obligations across the financial services sector.
What changed
FinCEN has issued an NPRM on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs. The proposed rulemaking would establish or modify requirements that financial institutions must follow to develop, implement, and maintain effective AML/CFT programs. This could include updates to program structure, risk assessment expectations, or enhanced due diligence requirements.
Financial institutions subject to FinCEN jurisdiction should carefully analyze how these proposed requirements would impact their existing compliance frameworks. Institutions should evaluate whether their current AML/CFT policies, procedures, and controls would need to be updated, and prepare substantive comments addressing any concerns or suggestions for the proposed framework during the open comment period.
What to do next
- Review the proposed AML/CFT program requirements in detail
- Prepare and submit public comments before the deadline
- Assess impact on current compliance programs and internal controls
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Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs
Program-NPRM.pdf (1.24 MB) Release Date
April 07, 2026
Action Type Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
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