This Notice informs member firms of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) government-wide priorities for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism policy, which was mandated by the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AML Act).
Reported for November 2024 FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
Mar 17, 2022 · 3 This Notice focuses on CCOs and does not encompass anti-money laundering compliance personnel. See FINRA Rule 3310 (d); Rule 3310, Supplementary Material .02 (Review of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Person Information).
Jan 8, 2026 · SummaryFINRA seeks comment on proposed rule modernization changes to further assist member firms in protecting customers from fraud and financial exploitation. Based on comments on Regulatory Notice 25-07, FINRA proposes amendments to FINRA Rules 4512 (Customer Account Information) and 2165 (Financial Exploitation of Specified Adults) and proposed Rule 2166 (Temporary Delays for Suspected ...
FINRA Fines Merrill Lynch $6 Million for Longstanding AML Program...
Jul 11, 2023 · FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 19-18 to provide guidance to member firms regarding suspicious activity monitoring and reporting obligations under FINRA Rule 3310 (Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Program).
Among other things, the Money Laundering Abatement Act requires all financial institutions, including broker/dealers, to establish and implement, by April 24, 2002, AML programs designed to achieve compliance with the BSA and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The NASD reminds members that violations of the AML laws could lead to criminal prosecution.
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Summary FINRA is issuing this Notice to provide guidance regarding member firms' obligations under FINRA Rule 3310 (Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Program) in light of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) adoption of a final rule on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions (CDD Rule).