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Financial Institution Letter

Bank Secrecy Act Revised Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Examination Manual

Summary: The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) released the revised Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) Examination Manual (Manual) on April 29, 2010. 


 

Highlights: 

  • The FFIEC has released the 2010 version of the BSA/AML Examination Manual.
  • The revised Manual reflects the ongoing commitment of the federal banking agencies and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to provide current and consistent guidance on risk-based policies, procedures and processes for banking organizations to comply with the BSA and safeguard operations from money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • The Manual has been updated to further clarify supervisory expectations and incorporates regulatory changes since the Manual's 2007 release. The revisions also reflect feedback from the banking industry and examination staff.
  • New and revised sections of the Manual are identified in the table of contents by a 2010 revision date and in the attached Interagency Transmittal Letter.
  • The revised Manual can be accessed from the FFIEC BSA/AML Infobase at: http://www.ffiec.gov/bsa_aml_infobase/default.htm.

Distribution: 
FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings) 

Suggested Routing: 
Chief Executive Officer 
BSA Compliance Officer 

Note: 
FDIC financial institution letters (FILs) may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site at: http://www.fdic.gov/news/financial-institution-letters/2010/index.html

To receive FILs electronically, please visit http://www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/fil.html

Paper copies of FDIC financial institution letters may be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center, 3501 Fairfax Drive, Room E 1002, Arlington, VA 22226 (1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200). 

 


Additional Related Topics:

  • Bank Secrecy Act/
  • Anti-Money Laundering Programs
  • Terrorist Financing
FIL-17-2010
Attachment(s)

Last Updated: April 29, 2010