OCC Meeting Summary with WilmerHale
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has posted a meeting summary with the law firm WilmerHale. This notice provides a record of discussions held between the OCC and external legal counsel.
Comptroller of the Currency: GENIUS ECON FINAL NPR Regulations
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has published final regulations concerning GENIUS ECON NPR. These regulations introduce new requirements for financial institutions under the purview of the OCC.
Comptroller of the Currency BPI Research Summary
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has published a research summary related to its Bank Supervision Operating Plan (BPI). This notice provides an overview of research activities undertaken by the OCC.
Comptroller of the Currency Meeting Summary with WilmerHale
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has published a meeting summary detailing discussions with the law firm WilmerHale. This notice provides a record of the topics covered during the meeting.
Comptroller of the Currency BPI Research Summary
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has posted a research summary related to its Bank and Public Interest (BPI) initiative. This notice provides a summary of research findings relevant to the banking sector.
Department of the Treasury Privacy Act Notice
The Department of the Treasury has posted an updated Privacy Act notice. This notice provides information regarding the systems of records maintained by the Department. The comment period for this notice is open until March 19.
Treasury RFI: CFIUS Investor Program, Foreign Investment Review
The Department of the Treasury has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) investor program. This RFI seeks public input on potential improvements and considerations for the foreign investment review process.
Treasury Notice on Information Collection Activities
The Department of the Treasury is issuing a notice regarding its information collection activities. The public is invited to provide comments on these activities, with the comment period closing on May 11.
Treasury Notice: SSA ID System Integration into Do Not Pay
The Department of the Treasury has issued a notice regarding the integration of the Social Security Administration's (SSA) Identity (ID) system into the Do Not Pay (DNP) system. This integration aims to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of the DNP program.
Treasury Privacy Act System Records Notice
The Department of the Treasury has posted an updated System Records Notice regarding its Privacy Act systems. This notice informs the public about the Treasury's information systems and how personal data is collected, maintained, and used.
FinCEN Delays AML/CFT Rules for Investment Advisers
FinCEN has issued a final rule delaying the effective date of its Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) program and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing requirements for registered investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers. The compliance deadline has been pushed back by two years.
FinCEN Geographic Targeting Order for Minnesota Financial Institutions
FinCEN has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) requiring banks and money transmitters in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, Minnesota, to retain and report records of certain payments of $3,000 or more. This order is effective February 12, 2026, and aims to combat international money laundering of government benefits fraud proceeds.
FinCEN Proposes Special Measure for MBaer Merchant Bank AG
FinCEN has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to designate MBaer Merchant Bank AG as a financial institution of primary money laundering concern. The proposed special measure would prohibit U.S. financial institutions from opening or maintaining correspondent accounts for MBaer and require enhanced due diligence for transactions involving the bank.
FinCEN Geographic Targeting Order: Southwest Border Money Services Businesses
FinCEN has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) requiring certain money services businesses along the U.S. southwest border to report and retain records of currency transactions between $1,000 and $10,000. This order aims to combat illicit finance by drug cartels and other illicit actors.
SFC Hong Kong Announces Enforcement Actions: Fines, Jailings, Asset Freezes
The SFC Hong Kong has announced multiple enforcement actions, including significant fines against EFG Bank AG ($10.85 million) and Saxo Capital Markets HK Limited ($4 million), and Kylin International (HK) Co., Limited ($9 million). Several individuals have been jailed or disqualified for offenses such as false trading and insider dealing, with asset freezes totaling over $200 million obtained in various cases.
EU Extends Ukraine Sanctions Listings
The Council of the EU has extended restrictive measures against individuals and entities undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity until September 15, 2026. Approximately 2,600 listings remain in effect, including travel restrictions and asset freezes.